Cost of living in Mbabane is 22% lower than in Gaborone (without rent).
Rent in Mbabane is very similar to Gaborone.
Cost of living including rent in Mbabane is 13% lower than in Gaborone.
Food in Mbabane is 31% cheaper than in Gaborone.
Transport in Mbabane is 5% cheaper than in Gaborone.
| Mbabane | Gaborone | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mbabane | Gaborone | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.14 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.4 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.4 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.97 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.91 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 3.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.17 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.7 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.3 $ | 19.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.4 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.15 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 3.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.8 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.2 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.8 $ | 92.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 173 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ | 369 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 521 $ | 580 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 354 $ | 1,023 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 262 $ | 938 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 761 $ | 375 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.07 % | 9.17 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.3 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.83 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Haircut | 4.74 $ | 4.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.8 $ | 67 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.8 $ | 42.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 130 $ | 197 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,172 $ | 3,828 $ |