Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Botswana | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (15KM) | 17KM | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (11KM) | 8KM | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (4.00KM) | 5.20KM | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (2.09KM) | 1.75KM | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (6KM) | 3.74KM | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (2.38KM) | 3.32KM | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (7KM) | 14KM | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (3.12KM) | 2.02KM | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (2.07KM) | 1.81KM | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (2.63KM) | 1.23KM | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (12KM) | 27KM | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P2.00 (0.30KM) | 2.45KM | - 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (1.30KM) | 1.12KM | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 10% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Botswana | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (1,264KM) | 1,508KM | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (774KM) | 852KM | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (251KM) | 335KM | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (680KM) | 627KM | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (575KM) | 450KM | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (76KM) | 100KM | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (79KM) | 32KM | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (642KM) | 610KM | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (145KM) | 248KM | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (5.49KM) | 32KM | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (8KM) | 10KM | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 35% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Botswana | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (82KM) | 77KM | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (51KM) | 93KM | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P200 (30KM) | 140KM | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (118KM) | 80KM | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Botswana | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 (36,774KM) | 37,000KM | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (1.42KM) | 3.33KM | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (24KM) | 50KM | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 23% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Botswana | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (7KM) | 9KM | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (21KM) | 30KM | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (31KM) | 50KM | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (5.49KM) | 14KM | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (2.59KM) | 7KM | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (8KM) | 3.87KM | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (2.90KM) | 1.39KM | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (3.33KM) | 2.35KM | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (13KM) | 15KM | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Botswana | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (44KM) | 23KM | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (23KM) | 15KM | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (37KM) | 31KM | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (80KM) | 64KM | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (8KM) | 15KM | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (4.80KM) | 3.90KM | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (3.27KM) | 5.99KM | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (1,577KM) | 924KM | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (0.20KM) | 0.80KM | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (55KM) | 56KM | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (7KM) | 6KM | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 151 prices entered by 21 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 12% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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