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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Botswana

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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Germany vs. Botswana - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.98 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.4 USD) in Germany and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Botswana.

2.91 EUR
1.47 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.09 USD) in Germany and 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 33% lower in Botswana.

1.79 EUR
1.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.21 USD) in Germany and 4.77 EUR (5.57 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71% lower in Botswana.

16.43 EUR
4.77 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.01 USD) in Germany and 4.17 EUR (4.87 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Botswana.

6.00 EUR
4.17 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.88 USD) in Germany and 4.47 EUR (5.23 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 56% lower in Botswana.

10.16 EUR
4.47 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.17 USD) in Germany and 3.14 EUR (3.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Botswana.

8.70 EUR
3.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Germany and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
1.40 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Botswana.

3.46 EUR
1.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in Germany and 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

11.90 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Germany and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Botswana.

1.40 EUR
1.01 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Botswana.

1.78 EUR
0.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.79 USD) in Germany and 6.48 EUR (7.58 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Botswana.

12.65 EUR
6.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Germany and 1.22 EUR (1.43 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Germany and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Botswana.

1.47 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.64 USD) in Germany and 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Botswana.

2.26 EUR
1.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Germany and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Botswana.

1.74 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.25 USD) in Germany and 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Botswana.

2.78 EUR
1.62 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

12.92 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.88 USD) in Germany and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 59% lower in Botswana.

3.32 EUR
1.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Germany and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Botswana.

0.93 EUR
0.77 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.57 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.51 USD) in Germany and 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Botswana.

3.86 EUR
1.92 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Germany and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Botswana.

3.02 EUR
0.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.26 USD) in Germany and 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Botswana.

4.50 EUR
1.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Germany and 2.4 EUR (2.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 40% lower in Botswana.

4.00 EUR
2.40 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (14.02 USD) in Germany and 5.29 EUR (6.18 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Botswana.

11.99 EUR
5.29 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.82 USD) in Germany and 25.64 EUR (29.97 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Botswana.

70.00 EUR
25.64 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.53 USD) in Germany and 6.41 EUR (7.49 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Botswana.

15.00 EUR
6.41 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Germany and 0.43 EUR (0.51 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Botswana.

2.59 EUR
0.43 EUR

Fuel

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Germany vs. Botswana - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.72 times more for fuel in Germany than in Botswana.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Botswana.

1.62 EUR
0.97 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Botswana.

1.69 EUR
0.95 EUR

LPG 1L

1.06 EUR
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.58 times more for transportation in Germany than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (68.97 USD) in Germany and 24.1 EUR (28.17 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Botswana.

59.00 EUR
24.10 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.09 USD) in Germany and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Botswana.

3.50 EUR
0.45 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.96 USD) in Germany and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93% lower in Botswana.

36.75 EUR
2.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Germany and 2.12 EUR (2.47 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Botswana.

2.30 EUR
2.12 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.84 USD) in Germany and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Botswana.

5.00 EUR
0.51 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Germany vs. Botswana - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.75 EUR (14.9 USD) in Germany and 5.77 EUR (6.74 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Botswana.

12.75 EUR
5.77 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.73 USD) in Germany and 26.84 EUR (31.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 19% lower in Botswana.

33.13 EUR
26.84 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.54 USD) in Germany and 9.08 EUR (10.61 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Botswana.

24.42 EUR
9.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.9 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Botswana.

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 1256 EUR (1468.3 USD) in Germany and 203.93 EUR (238.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Botswana.

1 256 EUR
203.93 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 938.38 EUR (1096.88 USD) in Germany and 129.25 EUR (151.08 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Botswana.

938.38 EUR
129.25 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 2363 EUR (2761.96 USD) in Germany and 434.24 EUR (507.59 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Botswana.

2 363 EUR
434.24 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 1689 EUR (1973.99 USD) in Germany and 291.08 EUR (340.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Botswana.

1 689 EUR
291.08 EUR

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.77 times less for buying an apartment in Germany than in Botswana.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7365 EUR (8609 USD) in Germany and 905.3 EUR (1058.21 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Botswana.

7 365 EUR
905.30 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 5287 EUR (6179.91 USD) in Germany and 34182 EUR (39955.9 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Germany.

5 287 EUR
34 182 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 3.78 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3532.06 USD) in Germany and 800.19 EUR (935.35 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 73.5% lower in Botswana.

3 022 EUR
800.19 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

84.3 EUR
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Two stars

82.9 EUR
60.9 EUR

Three stars

96.2 EUR
82 EUR

Four stars

113 EUR
174 EUR

Five stars

368 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Botswana: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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