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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Botswana - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.49 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.07 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71% lower in Botswana.

5.07 EUR
1.47 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.28 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Botswana.

2.07 EUR
1.11 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.21 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 3.81 EUR (4.39 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Botswana.

18.21 EUR
3.81 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.61 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.15 EUR (5.94 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67% lower in Botswana.

15.61 EUR
5.15 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.11 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.81 EUR (4.39 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Botswana.

15.11 EUR
3.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.88 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.22 EUR (3.71 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Botswana.

13.88 EUR
3.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.78 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Botswana.

2.78 EUR
1.22 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.11 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.79 EUR (2.06 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Botswana.

4.11 EUR
1.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.62 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Botswana.

3.41 EUR
1.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.67 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Botswana.

2.46 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.7 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Botswana.

3.70 EUR
0.58 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.49 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.37 EUR (5.04 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Botswana.

14.49 EUR
4.37 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.11 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Botswana.

1.08 EUR
0.96 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Botswana.

3.38 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.62 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (1.95 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Botswana.

4.62 EUR
1.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.69 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.3 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Botswana.

3.69 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.13 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.41 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Botswana.

7.13 EUR
1.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.79 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.42 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.29 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Botswana.

5.42 EUR
1.12 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Botswana.

2.17 EUR
0.78 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.42 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.53 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.18 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Botswana.

4.53 EUR
1.89 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.43 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Botswana.

2.43 EUR
0.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.94 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Botswana.

6.94 EUR
1.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.67 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.63 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Botswana.

8.67 EUR
1.42 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.41 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.99 EUR (5.75 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Botswana.

10.41 EUR
4.99 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 86.73 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 25.75 EUR (29.69 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Botswana.

86.73 EUR
25.75 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.68 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.47 EUR (6.31 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Botswana.

21.68 EUR
5.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.91 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Botswana.

1.91 EUR
0.41 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

0.82 EUR
0.98 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.9 times more for transportation in the United States than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.89 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 19.31 EUR (22.26 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Botswana.

111.89 EUR
19.31 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.39 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Botswana.

2.39 EUR
0.45 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.02 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (2.97 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Botswana.

26.02 EUR
2.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.23 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in the United States.

1.61 EUR
1.93 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Botswana.

3.90 EUR
0.45 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.61 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.83 EUR (5.57 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Botswana.

15.61 EUR
4.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 85.22 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 25.14 EUR (28.99 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Botswana.

85.22 EUR
25.14 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.96 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 5.51 EUR (6.35 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Botswana.

32.96 EUR
5.51 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 14.22 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3296 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 184.38 EUR (212.58 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Botswana.

3 296 EUR
184.38 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 2064 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 138.93 EUR (160.18 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Botswana.

2 064 EUR
138.93 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 6153 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 418.41 EUR (482.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Botswana.

6 153 EUR
418.41 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 3563 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 318.63 EUR (367.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Botswana.

3 563 EUR
318.63 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.62 times less for buying an apartment in the United States 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 12384 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1001 EUR (1153.86 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Botswana.

12 384 EUR
1 001 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 8045 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 32185 EUR (37107.89 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 75% lower in the United States.

8 045 EUR
32 185 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 8.12 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5201 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 640.49 EUR (738.45 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 87.7% lower in Botswana.

5 201 EUR
640.49 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90 EUR
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Two stars

127 EUR
61.7 EUR

Three stars

169 EUR
83.2 EUR

Four stars

219 EUR
176 EUR

Five stars

521 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Botswana: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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