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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 3.2 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.96 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 6.27 PLN (1.72 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Botswana.

26.96 PLN
6.27 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.17 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.09 PLN (1.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Botswana.

9.17 PLN
5.09 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.54 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 20.29 PLN (5.58 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72% lower in Botswana.

72.54 PLN
20.29 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.48 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 17.74 PLN (4.87 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Botswana.

65.48 PLN
17.74 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.5 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 19.04 PLN (5.23 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Botswana.

58.50 PLN
19.04 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.12 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 13.37 PLN (3.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Botswana.

69.12 PLN
13.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.15 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 5.95 PLN (1.63 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 51% lower in Botswana.

12.15 PLN
5.95 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.16 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.11 PLN (2.23 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69% lower in Botswana.

26.16 PLN
8.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.86 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 7.47 PLN (2.05 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Botswana.

13.86 PLN
7.47 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.91 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.7 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.28 PLN (1.18 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 60% lower in Botswana.

10.70 PLN
4.28 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.23 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.95 PLN (0.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Botswana.

18.23 PLN
2.95 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.43 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 27.59 PLN (7.58 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Botswana.

62.43 PLN
27.59 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.2 PLN (1.43 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 10% lower in Botswana.

5.78 PLN
5.20 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.59 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.82 PLN (1.33 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67% lower in Botswana.

14.59 PLN
4.82 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.81 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 6.41 PLN (1.76 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Botswana.

20.81 PLN
6.41 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.61 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 5.03 PLN (1.38 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 63% lower in Botswana.

13.61 PLN
5.03 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.09 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.88 PLN (1.89 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Botswana.

30.09 PLN
6.88 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.67 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.17 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Botswana.

23.17 PLN
5.77 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.06 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.26 PLN (0.9 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 64% lower in Botswana.

9.06 PLN
3.26 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.01 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.32 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 8.17 PLN (2.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Botswana.

21.32 PLN
8.17 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.01 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.09 PLN (0.85 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Botswana.

12.01 PLN
3.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.1 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.19 PLN (2.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Botswana.

29.10 PLN
8.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 10.23 PLN (2.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Botswana.

43.66 PLN
10.23 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 22.51 PLN (6.19 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Botswana.

43.66 PLN
22.51 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 509.32 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 109.14 PLN (30 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Botswana.

509.32 PLN
109.14 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 27.28 PLN (7.5 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Botswana.

94.59 PLN
27.28 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.28 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.85 PLN (0.51 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Botswana.

9.28 PLN
1.85 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.11 PLN (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United States.

3.58 PLN
4.11 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.06 PLN (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

3.38 PLN
4.06 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.29 times more for transportation in the United States than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 480.21 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 102.59 PLN (28.2 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Botswana.

480.21 PLN
102.59 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.55 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.91 PLN (0.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Botswana.

10.55 PLN
1.91 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.79 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 10.91 PLN (3 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Botswana.

152.79 PLN
10.91 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 9 PLN (2.47 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

7.89 PLN
9.00 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.15 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.18 PLN (0.6 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 88% lower in Botswana.

18.15 PLN
2.18 PLN

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 72.76 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 24.56 PLN (6.75 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Botswana.

72.76 PLN
24.56 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 573.96 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 114.25 PLN (31.41 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Botswana.

573.96 PLN
114.25 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 236.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 38.65 PLN (10.63 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Botswana.

236.47 PLN
38.65 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 16.19 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 14762 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 868.15 PLN (238.64 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Botswana.

14 762 PLN
868.15 PLN

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 9252 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 550.24 PLN (151.25 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Botswana.

9 252 PLN
550.24 PLN

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 29909 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1849 PLN (508.15 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Botswana.

29 909 PLN
1 849 PLN

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 19014 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1239 PLN (340.62 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Botswana.

19 014 PLN
1 239 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.39 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 63138 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3854 PLN (1059.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Botswana.

63 138 PLN
3 854 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44296 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 145518 PLN (39999.8 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in the United States.

44 296 PLN
145 518 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.49 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18718 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3407 PLN (936.38 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 81.8% lower in Botswana.

18 718 PLN
3 407 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

377 PLN
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Two stars

532 PLN
259 PLN

Three stars

710 PLN
349 PLN

Four stars

918 PLN
740 PLN

Five stars

2 186 PLN
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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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