Cost 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
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