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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.49 EUR (1.7 USD) in Botswana and 5.11 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Botswana.

1.49 EUR
5.11 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in Botswana and 2.09 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Botswana.

1.12 EUR
2.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.85 EUR (4.4 USD) in Botswana and 18.37 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Botswana.

3.85 EUR
18.37 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.22 EUR (5.96 USD) in Botswana and 15.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Botswana.

5.22 EUR
15.76 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.85 EUR (4.4 USD) in Botswana and 15.25 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Botswana.

3.85 EUR
15.25 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.26 EUR (3.72 USD) in Botswana and 14.01 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Botswana.

3.26 EUR
14.01 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.23 EUR (1.41 USD) in Botswana and 2.81 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Botswana.

1.23 EUR
2.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.81 EUR (2.07 USD) for 12 eggs in Botswana and 4.15 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Botswana.

1.81 EUR
4.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Botswana and 3.44 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Botswana.

1.42 EUR
3.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.88 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.95 EUR (1.09 USD) in Botswana and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Botswana.

0.95 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Botswana and 3.74 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Botswana.

0.59 EUR
3.74 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.43 EUR (5.06 USD) in Botswana and 14.63 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Botswana.

4.43 EUR
14.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Botswana and 1.09 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Botswana.

0.98 EUR
1.09 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in Botswana and 3.41 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Botswana.

1.04 EUR
3.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.71 EUR (1.96 USD) in Botswana and 4.67 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Botswana.

1.71 EUR
4.67 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Botswana and 3.73 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Botswana.

1.14 EUR
3.73 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.24 EUR (1.42 USD) in Botswana and 7.2 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Botswana.

1.24 EUR
7.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.86 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Botswana and 5.47 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Botswana.

1.13 EUR
5.47 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Botswana and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Botswana.

0.79 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Botswana vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.41 times less for meals in restaurants in Botswana than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in Botswana and 4.57 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Botswana.

1.91 EUR
4.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Botswana and 2.45 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Botswana.

0.71 EUR
2.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.24 EUR (1.42 USD) in Botswana and 7 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Botswana.

1.24 EUR
7.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.43 EUR (1.64 USD) in Botswana and 8.75 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Botswana.

1.43 EUR
8.75 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.05 EUR (5.77 USD) in Botswana and 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Botswana.

5.05 EUR
10.50 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 26.08 EUR (29.79 USD) in Botswana and 87.54 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Botswana.

26.08 EUR
87.54 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.54 EUR (6.33 USD) in Botswana and 21.88 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Botswana.

5.54 EUR
21.88 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.42 EUR (0.48 USD) in Botswana and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Botswana.

0.42 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Botswana vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.21 times more for fuel in Botswana than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in Botswana and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

0.99 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Botswana and 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

0.98 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.87 times less for transportation in Botswana than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 19.56 EUR (22.34 USD) in Botswana and 112.92 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Botswana.

19.56 EUR
112.92 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Botswana and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Botswana.

0.46 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.61 EUR (2.98 USD) in Botswana and 26.26 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Botswana.

2.61 EUR
26.26 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.96 EUR (2.23 USD) in Botswana and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

1.96 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Botswana and 3.94 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Botswana.

0.46 EUR
3.94 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 4.89 EUR (5.59 USD) in Botswana and 15.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Botswana.

4.89 EUR
15.76 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 25.47 EUR (29.09 USD) in Botswana and 86.01 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Botswana.

25.47 EUR
86.01 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.58 EUR (6.37 USD) in Botswana and 33.26 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Botswana.

5.58 EUR
33.26 EUR

Flats for rent

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 14.17 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 186.74 EUR (213.33 USD) in Botswana and 3327 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Botswana.

186.74 EUR
3 327 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 140.72 EUR (160.75 USD) in Botswana and 2084 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Botswana.

140.72 EUR
2 084 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 423.78 EUR (484.11 USD) in Botswana and 6210 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Botswana.

423.78 EUR
6 210 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 322.72 EUR (368.67 USD) in Botswana and 3596 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Botswana.

322.72 EUR
3 596 EUR

Flats for sale

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Botswana vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.63 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 1014 EUR (1157.94 USD) in Botswana and 12499 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Botswana.

1 014 EUR
12 499 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 32598 EUR (37239.36 USD) in Botswana and 8119 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in the United States.

32 598 EUR
8 119 EUR

Salary

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Botswana vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Botswana is 8.09 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 648.71 EUR (741.06 USD) in Botswana and 5250 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 87.6% lower in Botswana.

648.71 EUR
5 250 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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90.8 EUR

Two stars

62.3 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

83.9 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

178 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

-
526 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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