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Cost of Living & Prices:
Botswana vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Botswana vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.58 times less for grocery shopping in Botswana than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.65 USD in Botswana and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Botswana.

1.65 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.24 USD in Botswana and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Botswana.

1.24 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.27 USD in Botswana and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Botswana.

4.27 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.78 USD in Botswana and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Botswana.

5.78 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.27 USD in Botswana and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Botswana.

4.27 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.61 USD in Botswana and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Botswana.

3.61 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.37 USD in Botswana and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Botswana.

1.37 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.01 USD for 12 eggs in Botswana and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Botswana.

2.01 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.57 USD in Botswana and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Botswana.

1.57 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 USD in Botswana and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Botswana.

1.06 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.65 USD in Botswana and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Botswana.

0.65 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.9 USD in Botswana and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Botswana.

4.90 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 USD in Botswana and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Botswana.

1.08 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.16 USD in Botswana and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Botswana.

1.16 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.9 USD in Botswana and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Botswana.

1.90 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 USD in Botswana and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Botswana.

1.27 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.38 USD in Botswana and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Botswana.

1.38 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.26 USD in Botswana and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Botswana.

1.26 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.87 USD in Botswana and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Botswana.

0.87 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Botswana vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.52 times less for meals in restaurants in Botswana than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.12 USD in Botswana and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Botswana.

2.12 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.79 USD in Botswana and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Botswana.

0.79 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.37 USD in Botswana and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Botswana.

1.37 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 USD in Botswana and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Botswana.

1.59 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.6 USD in Botswana and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Botswana.

5.60 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.89 USD in Botswana and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Botswana.

28.89 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.14 USD in Botswana and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Botswana.

6.14 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.46 USD in Botswana and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Botswana.

0.46 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Botswana vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times more for fuel in Botswana than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.13 USD in Botswana and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

1.13 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.12 USD in Botswana and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in the United States.

1.12 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.06 times less for transportation in Botswana than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 21.66 USD in Botswana and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Botswana.

21.66 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.51 USD in Botswana and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Botswana.

0.51 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.89 USD in Botswana and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Botswana.

2.89 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in Botswana and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in the United States.

2.17 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.51 USD in Botswana and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Botswana.

0.51 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Botswana vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.42 USD in Botswana and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Botswana.

5.42 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 28.21 USD in Botswana and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Botswana.

28.21 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 6.18 USD in Botswana and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Botswana.

6.18 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 14.61 times less for renting an apartment in Botswana than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 206.84 USD in Botswana and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Botswana.

206.84 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 155.86 USD in Botswana and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Botswana.

155.86 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 469.38 USD in Botswana and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Botswana.

469.38 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 357.45 USD in Botswana and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Botswana.

357.45 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.58 times more for buying an apartment in Botswana than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1123 USD in Botswana and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Botswana.

1 123 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 36106 USD in Botswana and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in the United States.

36 106 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Botswana vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Botswana is 8.35 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 718.52 USD in Botswana and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 88% lower in Botswana.

718.52 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Botswana vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 USD

Two stars

71.2 USD
146 USD

Three stars

95.9 USD
195 USD

Four stars

203 USD
252 USD

Five stars

-
601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Botswana: 8 cities, 96 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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