Travel budget in Botswana

Botswana: calculate your travel budget

Botswana: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Botswana for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10.3 per person
  • $ 2.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1128* (14994 BWP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 147 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 3309* (44016 BWP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 161 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4763* (63350 BWP)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Botswana in 2025

Cost of living: Botswana VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Botswana in 2025 is 41% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Botswana by expense type

Botswana: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Botswana costs 54% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.2/person
($ 4.1 to $ 17)

65% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 10.2 to $ 30)

69% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 6.1 to $ 9.9)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

58% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

3% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

72% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Botswana: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Botswana costs 16% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 92/night
($ 32 to $ 380)

13% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 50 to $ 459)

10% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 62 to $ 486)

12% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 186/night
($ 70 to $ 543)

0% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 77 to $ 453)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 86/month
($ 25 to $ 361)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 133/month
($ 83 to $ 319)

32% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 186/month
($ 69 to $ 593)

4% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 195
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 122/month
($ 71 to $ 306)

28% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 210/month
($ 102 to $ 498)

19% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Botswana: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Botswana costs 31% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

9% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

64% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

17% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 8.2)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

7% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Botswana: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Botswana costs 48% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.9/km
($ 2.7 to $ 4.9)

2% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

88% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 38/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 60)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Botswana: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Botswana costs 44% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.5/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 13)

49% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 4.1 to $ 22)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Botswana: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Botswana costs 54% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 7.4)

65% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
($ 30 to $ 66)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 108
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 28
($ 13 to $ 50)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Gaborone
London → Gaborone
London → Gaborone
$ 1252
(fair price: $ 1082)
London → Maun
London → Maun
London → Maun
$ 1435
(fair price: $ 1219)
Dublin → Gaborone
Dublin → Gaborone
Dublin → Gaborone
$ 1290
(fair price: $ 1152)
Manchester → Gaborone
Manchester → Gaborone
Manchester → Gaborone
$ 1281
(fair price: $ 1147)
New York City → Gaborone
New York City → Gaborone
New York City → Gaborone
$ 1607
(fair price: $ 1443)
Sydney → Gaborone
Sydney → Gaborone
Sydney → Gaborone
$ 1891
(fair price: $ 1559)

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About the information on the cost of living in Botswana

The information about the cost of living in Botswana shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Botswana updated on 02-03-2025.

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