Molepolole travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Molepolole

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 9.8 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 276* (3920 BWP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1174* (16716 BWP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 2436* (34678 BWP)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Molepolole compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Molepolole in 2025 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Molepolole in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Molepolole by expense type

Restaurant budget in Molepolole

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Molepolole is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Molepolole (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.58.28.217176.56.52.52.5United StatesMolepololeLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.2/person
($ 4.1 to $ 17)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 10.2 to $ 33)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.5/person
($ 6.1 to $ 9.8)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Supermarket food budget in Molepolole

On average, the price of supermarket food in Molepolole is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Molepolole (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.22.62.65.55.51.51.51.41.4United StatesMolepololeEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 8.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Molepolole

On average, the price of transport in Molepolole is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Molepolole (compared to United States)1.91.9112.72.71.31.3United StatesMolepololeTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 2.5 to $ 4.9)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Molepolole

On average, budget for leisure activities in Molepolole is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.4/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 12)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Molepolole

On average, shopping budget in Molepolole is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 7.4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 33 to $ 58)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 17 to $ 27)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Gaborone
London → Gaborone
London → Gaborone
$ 1244
(fair price: $ 1076)
Dublin → Gaborone
Dublin → Gaborone
Dublin → Gaborone
$ 1283
(fair price: $ 1145)
Manchester → Gaborone
Manchester → Gaborone
Manchester → Gaborone
$ 1274
(fair price: $ 1140)
New York City → Gaborone
New York City → Gaborone
New York City → Gaborone
$ 1597
(fair price: $ 1435)
Sydney → Gaborone
Sydney → Gaborone
Sydney → Gaborone
$ 1880
(fair price: $ 1549)
Edinburgh → Gaborone
Edinburgh → Gaborone
Edinburgh → Gaborone
$ 1433
(fair price: $ 1191)



About this information on the cost of living in Molepolole

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

The information about the cost of living in Molepolole was updated on 02-03-2025.

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