Botswana flagCost of Living Guide

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Botswana

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Economic & Living Costs in Botswana
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

50-250 BWP
Avg: 150 BWP

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

300-800 BWP
Avg: 550 BWP

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

75-120 BWP
Avg: 97.5 BWP

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

15-45 BWP
Avg: 30 BWP
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

2500-7280 BWP
Avg: 4890 BWP

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

1500-4160 BWP
Avg: 2830 BWP

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

4500-10500 BWP
Avg: 7500 BWP

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

3500-7500 BWP
Avg: 5500 BWP
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

7-9 BWP
Avg: 8 BWP

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

40-85 BWP
Avg: 62.5 BWP

Monthly Transport Pass

217-600 BWP
Avg: 408.5 BWP

Gasoline (1L)

14.4-20 BWP
Avg: 17.2 BWP
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

450-1500 BWP
Avg: 975 BWP

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

500-1000 BWP
Avg: 750 BWP

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

150-600 BWP
Avg: 375 BWP
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

15-22.95 BWP
Avg: 18.98 BWP

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

8.95-19 BWP
Avg: 13.97 BWP

Eggs (12)

24-45 BWP
Avg: 34.5 BWP

Local Cheese (1kg)

45-150 BWP
Avg: 97.5 BWP
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

350-600 BWP
Avg: 475 BWP

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

350 BWP
Avg: 175 BWP

Cinema Ticket

70-192 BWP
Avg: 131 BWP

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

1000-3000 BWP
Avg: 2000 BWP
Last updated: 2026-04-03