Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Botswana is 1.43 times less expensive as compared to China.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Botswana and China. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Botswana and China.
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Indicators | Botswana | China |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 5,500 BWP (390.50 USD) | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 8,000 BWP (568 USD) | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,000 BWP (852 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,500 BWP (248.50 USD) | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 6,000 BWP (426 USD) | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 9,000 BWP (639 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 6.5 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.15 to 0.45 % | 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Botswana is 2.02 times less expensive than China.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 15,000 BWP (1,065 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 41.56% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Botswana costs 1.52 times more compared to China.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 650 BWP (46.15 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 21.71% more in Botswana compared to China.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 10 BWP (0.71 USD) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 12 BWP (0.85 USD) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 55 BWP (3.90 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) |
In Botswana, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.03 times less expensive than the cost in China.
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 41.34% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 25 BWP (1.77 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 18 BWP (1.28 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 22 BWP (1.56 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 14 BWP (0.99 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 35 BWP (2.48 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Soft Drink | 10 BWP (0.71 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Pizza for One | 90 BWP (6.39 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 40 BWP (2.84 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 32.74% less in Botswana compared to China.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 120 BWP (8.52 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.90 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 5 BWP (0.35 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,000 BWP (71 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 10 BWP (0.71 USD) | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 BWP (0.35 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 2 BWP (0.14 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.04 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 300,000 BWP (21,300 USD) | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 700 BWP (49.70 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 10 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 15 BWP (1.06 USD) | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 10 BWP 0.71 USD | 30 CNY 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.00 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Botswana compared to that of China.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Doctor Visit | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Eye Exam | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 350 BWP (24.85 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Vaccinations | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,000 BWP (71 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 2,000 BWP (142 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Haircuts | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.11 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Women's Dress | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Summer Dress | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Men's Suit | 1,200 BWP (85.20 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 700 BWP (49.70 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 350 BWP (24.85 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Socks For Women | 20 BWP (1.42 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Sportswear | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.74 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Children's Jeans | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,000 BWP (71 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 900 BWP (63.90 USD) | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 250 BWP (17.75 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 5,000 BWP (355 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.12 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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PreSchool Fees | 1,200 BWP (85.20 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 2,000 BWP (142 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Private School Fees | 3,000 BWP (213 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 5,000 BWP (355 USD) | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 10,000 BWP (710 USD) | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Special Education Services | 2,000 BWP (142 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Tutoring | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
School Supplies | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 4.50 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Gym Membership | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 BWP (2.13 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 80 BWP (5.68 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Bowling | 60 BWP (4.26 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 40 BWP (2.84 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Video Games | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.67 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Language Classes | 800 BWP (56.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Art Classes | 120 BWP (8.52 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 100 BWP (7.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Music Lessons | 200 BWP (14.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 150 BWP (10.65 USD) | 250 CNY (35 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 BWP (3.55 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Educational Software | 300 BWP (21.30 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.49 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 8,000 BWP (568 USD) | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 6,500 BWP (461.50 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 33.33 BWP per hour (2.37 USD) | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,500 BWP (106.50 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 14 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions | 10 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 45 | 55 |
Median Household Income | 7,000 BWP (497 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
If you lived in Botswana, you would earn 2.75 times less salary as compared to China.
Indicators | Botswana | China |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 600 BWP (42.60 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 500 BWP (35.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 400 BWP (28.40 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 350 BWP (24.85 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.66 times less in Botswana, as compared to China.
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