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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 3.23 times less for grocery shopping in Botswana than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Botswana and 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Botswana.

1.47 EUR
6.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Botswana and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Botswana.

1.19 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.76 EUR (5.54 USD) in Botswana and 17.12 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Botswana.

4.76 EUR
17.12 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.16 EUR (4.84 USD) in Botswana and 15.46 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Botswana.

4.16 EUR
15.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.46 EUR (5.2 USD) in Botswana and 13.81 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Botswana.

4.46 EUR
13.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.14 EUR (3.65 USD) in Botswana and 16.32 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Botswana.

3.14 EUR
16.32 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Botswana and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Botswana.

1.39 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 EUR (2.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Botswana and 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Botswana.

1.90 EUR
6.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.75 EUR (2.04 USD) in Botswana and 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Botswana.

1.75 EUR
3.27 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.46 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Botswana and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Botswana.

1.00 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Botswana and 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Botswana.

0.69 EUR
4.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.47 EUR (7.53 USD) in Botswana and 14.74 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Botswana.

6.47 EUR
14.74 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Botswana and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Botswana.

1.22 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Botswana and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Botswana.

1.13 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Botswana and 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Botswana.

1.50 EUR
4.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Botswana and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Botswana.

1.18 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.61 EUR (1.88 USD) in Botswana and 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Botswana.

1.61 EUR
7.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in Botswana and 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Botswana.

1.35 EUR
5.47 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in Botswana and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Botswana.

0.77 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Botswana vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.03 times less for meals in restaurants in Botswana than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Botswana and 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Botswana.

1.92 EUR
5.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Botswana and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Botswana.

0.72 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Botswana and 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Botswana.

1.92 EUR
6.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.4 EUR (2.79 USD) in Botswana and 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Botswana.

2.40 EUR
10.31 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.28 EUR (6.15 USD) in Botswana and 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Botswana.

5.28 EUR
10.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 25.59 EUR (29.8 USD) in Botswana and 120.23 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Botswana.

25.59 EUR
120.23 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.4 EUR (7.45 USD) in Botswana and 22.33 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Botswana.

6.40 EUR
22.33 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Botswana and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Botswana.

0.43 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Botswana vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times more for fuel in Botswana than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Botswana and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in the United States.

0.97 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Botswana and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

0.96 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.32 times less for transportation in Botswana than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 24.06 EUR (28.02 USD) in Botswana and 113.36 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Botswana.

24.06 EUR
113.36 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Botswana and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Botswana.

0.45 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.56 EUR (2.98 USD) in Botswana and 36.07 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Botswana.

2.56 EUR
36.07 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.11 EUR (2.46 USD) in Botswana and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the United States.

2.11 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Botswana and 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Botswana.

0.51 EUR
4.29 EUR

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 5.76 EUR (6.71 USD) in Botswana and 17.18 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Botswana.

5.76 EUR
17.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 26.79 EUR (31.2 USD) in Botswana and 135.49 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Botswana.

26.79 EUR
135.49 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.07 EUR (10.56 USD) in Botswana and 55.82 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Botswana.

9.07 EUR
55.82 EUR

Flats for rent

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 16.29 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 203.6 EUR (237.08 USD) in Botswana and 3485 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Botswana.

203.60 EUR
3 485 EUR

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 129.04 EUR (150.26 USD) in Botswana and 2184 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Botswana.

129.04 EUR
2 184 EUR

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 433.54 EUR (504.83 USD) in Botswana and 7060 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Botswana.

433.54 EUR
7 060 EUR

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 290.61 EUR (338.4 USD) in Botswana and 4489 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Botswana.

290.61 EUR
4 489 EUR

Flats for sale

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.38 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 903.82 EUR (1052.46 USD) in Botswana and 14904 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Botswana.

903.82 EUR
14 904 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 34127 EUR (39738.73 USD) in Botswana and 10457 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in the United States.

34 127 EUR
10 457 EUR

Salary

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Botswana vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Botswana is 5.53 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 798.89 EUR (930.27 USD) in Botswana and 4419 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 81.9% lower in Botswana.

798.89 EUR
4 419 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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89.1 EUR

Two stars

61.1 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

82.3 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

175 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

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516 EUR

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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