Cost of living
Central (Botswana) compared to Southern (Botswana)
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Overview comparison
Central (Botswana)Southern (Botswana)
Consumer prices in Southern (Botswana) are roughly 19% higher than in Central (Botswana).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Botswana) | Southern (Botswana) |
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| Total with rent one person | 545 | 671 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,169 | 1,673 |
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| Without rent one person | 261 | 329 |
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| Without rent one family | 938 | 1,281 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 156.78 | 230.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 257.32 | 542.13 |
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| Food person | 196 | 231 |
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| Food family | 701 | 640 |
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| Transport person | 11.02 | 58.24 |
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| Transport family | 39.96 | 160.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.19 years | 67.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Botswana) | Southern (Botswana) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.75 | 5.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.99 | 33.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.57 | 5.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.92 | 2.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Botswana) | Southern (Botswana) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 157.26 | 240.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 103.32 | 107.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 338.22 | 443.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 197.75 | 375.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.78 | 42.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.06 | 55.33 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.85 | 72.57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Botswana) | Southern (Botswana) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.61 | 8.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,285 | 2,325 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 980 | 971 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.42% | 22.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.47 | 21.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.28 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Botswana) | Southern (Botswana) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.15 | 0.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.24 | 5.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.49 | 3.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.44 | 4.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.7 | 1.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Botswana) | Southern (Botswana) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.91 | 27.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.83 | 7.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.04 | 17.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.31 | 4.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.35 | 40.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 151.44 | 82.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.47 | 175.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,414 | 3,016 |
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