Cost of living comparison
Botswana is 8.2% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 54.8% less in Botswana
- Groceries
-
pay 18.6% less in Botswana
- Transportation
-
pay 2.2 times more in Botswana
- Housing
-
pay 61.0% less in Botswana
- Childcare
-
pay 92.9% more in Botswana
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 22.8% less in Botswana
- Clothing
-
pay 0.7% more in Botswana
The cost of transportation, childcare, and clothing in Botswana are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Botswana. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Botswana.
If you lived in Botswana instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 54.8% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Botswana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$7.50
BWP104.32
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$6.00
BWP83.46
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.83
BWP11.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.49
BWP6.79
|
|
pay 18.6% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Botswana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.81
BWP11.31
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.37
BWP46.88
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$5.06
BWP70.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.29
BWP31.88
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.27
BWP31.64
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.77
BWP10.77
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.62
BWP8.62
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.88
BWP12.30
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.65
BWP8.98
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.60
BWP8.31
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.55
BWP7.62
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Botswana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.27
BWP59.47
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$28.18
BWP392.26
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$22,486.26
BWP312,972.80
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$19.49
BWP271.24
|
|
pay 61.0% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Botswana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$90.60
BWP1,261.02
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$254.84
BWP3,547.03
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$149.91
BWP2,086.49
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$49.21
BWP684.95
|
|
pay 92.9% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Botswana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$180.24
BWP2,508.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$3,740.68
BWP52,064.33
|
|
pay 22.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Botswana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$2.25
BWP31.30
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.37
BWP32.98
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$3.75
BWP52.16
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$32.19
BWP448.01
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$6.75
BWP93.89
|
|
pay 0.7% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Botswana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$44.14
BWP614.35
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$22.17
BWP308.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$76.20
BWP1,060.63
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$93.16
BWP1,296.60
|
|
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