Cost of living in Gaborone is 18% higher than in Livingstone (without rent).
Rent in Gaborone is 6% cheaper than in Livingstone.
Cost of living including rent in Gaborone is 7% higher than in Livingstone.
Food in Gaborone is 16% more expensive than in Livingstone.
Transport in Gaborone is 29% more expensive than in Livingstone.
| Gaborone | Livingstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gaborone | Livingstone | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.62 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.14 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.42 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.97 $ | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.75 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.8 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.73 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.55 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.13 $ | 1.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.7 $ | 65.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.7 $ | 101 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
92.5 $ | 60.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 369 $ | 409 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 580 $ | 799 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,023 $ | 1,963 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 938 $ | 5,422 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 375 $ | 305 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.17 % | 21.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.83 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Haircut | 4.83 $ | 4.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.5 $ | 19 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 197 $ | 175 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,828 $ | 5,880 $ |