Cost of living in Gaborone is 36% higher than in Constantine (without rent).
Rent in Gaborone is 58% more expensive than in Constantine.
Cost of living including rent in Gaborone is 44% higher than in Constantine.
Food in Gaborone is 36% more expensive than in Constantine.
Transport in Gaborone is 74% more expensive than in Constantine.
| Gaborone | Constantine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gaborone | Constantine | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.62 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.14 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.42 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.97 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.75 $ | 2.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.8 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 6.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.73 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.55 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.13 $ | 0.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.7 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.7 $ | 88 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
92.5 $ | 32.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 76.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 369 $ | 162 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 147 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 580 $ | 248 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,023 $ | 1,903 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 938 $ | 916 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 375 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.17 % | 9.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.83 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Haircut | 4.83 $ | 2.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 88.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.5 $ | 49.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 197 $ | 83.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,828 $ | 2,192 $ |