Gaborone, Botswana

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Country

Botswana

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About Gaborone, Botswana

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$530

Family of 4 / mo

$1,330

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,103

Gaborone is the capital city of Botswana , located in the southern part of the country near the border with South Africa. It is a vibrant city known for its modern buildings and friendly people. Gaborone is a hub for business and government, making it an important place in Botswana.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $32.19
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $96.83
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $61.94
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $78.94

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.75
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,148

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.51
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.27
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.85
CappuccinoUSD $3.99
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $17.09
Fast Food ComboUSD $9.11
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $51.27

Food - Grocery

Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.24
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.98
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $5.69
Apples (1 kg)USD $2.52
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.15
Dozen EggsUSD $3.17
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.88
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.12
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.24
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.29
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $7.06
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.18
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.22
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.84
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.78
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.9
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.69

Housing

Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $377.26
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $341.81
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,057
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $592.46
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $211.69
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $3,837

Leisure

Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $6,136
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $11.4
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $9.11
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $222.88
Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $53.55

Transportation

Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $32.14
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $26,775
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.68
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $5.12
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $5.5
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.8
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $22,851

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $102.9
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $68.85