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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 2.08 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.42 USD) in Germany and 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Botswana.

2.91 EUR
1.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Germany and 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Botswana.

1.79 EUR
1.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.31 USD) in Germany and 4.54 EUR (5.34 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Botswana.

16.43 EUR
4.54 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.05 USD) in Germany and 3.97 EUR (4.66 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Botswana.

6.00 EUR
3.97 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.94 USD) in Germany and 4.26 EUR (5.01 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Botswana.

10.16 EUR
4.26 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.22 USD) in Germany and 2.99 EUR (3.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Botswana.

8.70 EUR
2.99 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Germany and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
1.33 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.07 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 1.81 EUR (2.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Botswana.

3.46 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.87 USD) in Germany and 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
1.67 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

11.84 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Germany and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Botswana.

1.40 EUR
0.96 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.09 USD) in Germany and 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Botswana.

1.78 EUR
0.66 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.86 USD) in Germany and 6.17 EUR (7.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Botswana.

12.65 EUR
6.17 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Germany and 1.16 EUR (1.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in Germany and 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Botswana.

1.47 EUR
1.08 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.66 USD) in Germany and 1.43 EUR (1.69 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Botswana.

2.26 EUR
1.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in Germany and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Botswana.

1.74 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Germany and 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Botswana.

2.78 EUR
1.54 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

12.85 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.9 USD) in Germany and 1.29 EUR (1.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Botswana.

3.32 EUR
1.29 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Germany and 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Botswana.

0.93 EUR
0.73 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.7 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 (4.54 USD) in Germany and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Botswana.

3.86 EUR
1.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.55 USD) in Germany and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Botswana.

3.02 EUR
0.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.29 USD) in Germany and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Botswana.

4.50 EUR
1.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.7 USD) in Germany and 2.29 EUR (2.69 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Botswana.

4.00 EUR
2.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (14.09 USD) in Germany and 5.04 EUR (5.92 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 58% lower in Botswana.

11.99 EUR
5.04 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 (82.25 USD) in Germany and 24.42 EUR (28.69 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Botswana.

70.00 EUR
24.42 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.62 USD) in Germany and 6.11 EUR (7.17 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Botswana.

15.00 EUR
6.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.04 USD) in Germany and 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Botswana.

2.59 EUR
0.41 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 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Botswana.

1.61 EUR
0.96 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.68 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Botswana.

1.68 EUR
0.95 EUR

LPG 1L

1.05 EUR
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.76 times more for transportation in Germany than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (69.32 USD) in Germany and 22.96 EUR (26.97 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Botswana.

59.00 EUR
22.96 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.11 USD) in Germany and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Botswana.

3.50 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (43.18 USD) in Germany and 2.44 EUR (2.87 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Botswana.

36.75 EUR
2.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Germany and 2.01 EUR (2.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Botswana.

2.30 EUR
2.01 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.87 USD) in Germany and 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Botswana.

5.00 EUR
0.49 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 (14.98 USD) in Germany and 5.49 EUR (6.46 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Botswana.

12.75 EUR
5.49 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.93 USD) in Germany and 25.57 EUR (30.04 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Botswana.

33.13 EUR
25.57 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 (28.69 USD) in Germany and 8.65 EUR (10.16 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Botswana.

24.42 EUR
8.65 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.19 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 (1475.95 USD) in Germany and 194.26 EUR (228.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Botswana.

1 256 EUR
194.26 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 (1102.6 USD) in Germany and 123.12 EUR (144.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Botswana.

938.38 EUR
123.12 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 (2776.36 USD) in Germany and 413.65 EUR (486.04 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Botswana.

2 363 EUR
413.65 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 (1984.28 USD) in Germany and 277.28 EUR (325.8 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Botswana.

1 689 EUR
277.28 EUR

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.64 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 (8653.87 USD) in Germany and 862.36 EUR (1013.27 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Botswana.

7 365 EUR
862.36 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 (6212.12 USD) in Germany and 32561 EUR (38259.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Germany.

5 287 EUR
32 561 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 3.96 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3550.47 USD) in Germany and 762.24 EUR (895.63 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 74.8% lower in Botswana.

3 022 EUR
762.24 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

83.9 EUR
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Two stars

82.5 EUR
60.6 EUR

Three stars

95.7 EUR
81.6 EUR

Four stars

112 EUR
173 EUR

Five stars

366 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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