Cost of living in Gaborone is 62% higher than in Berberati (without rent).
Rent in Gaborone is 30% more expensive than in Berberati.
Cost of living including rent in Gaborone is 47% higher than in Berberati.
Food in Gaborone is 51% more expensive than in Berberati.
Transport in Gaborone is 234% more expensive than in Berberati.
| Gaborone | Berberati | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gaborone | Berberati | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.62 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.14 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.42 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.97 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.75 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.8 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 5.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.73 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.55 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.13 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.7 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.7 $ | 55.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
92.5 $ | 28.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 369 $ | 292 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 205 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 580 $ | 449 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,023 $ | 1,516 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 938 $ | 814 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 375 $ | 385 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.17 % | 12.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.83 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Haircut | 4.83 $ | 3.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.5 $ | 25.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 197 $ | 75 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,828 $ | 2,762 $ |