Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
BWP 138
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
BWP 400
McMeal at McDonald's
BWP 80
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
BWP 30
Cappuccino (regular)
BWP 31
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
BWP 12
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
BWP 20
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
BWP 10
Rice (1kg)
BWP 11
Eggs (12 pieces)
BWP 34
Cheese (1kg)
BWP 38
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
BWP 31
Beef (1kg)
BWP 31
Apples (1kg)
BWP 10
Bananas (1kg)
BWP 9
Oranges (1kg)
BWP 12
Tomatoes (1kg)
BWP 11
Potatoes (1kg)
BWP 10
Onion (1kg)
BWP 8
Lettuce (1 head)
BWP 18
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
BWP 60
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
BWP 50
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
BWP 8
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
BWP 410
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
BWP 8
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
BWP 40
Gasoline (1 liter)
BWP 15
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
BWP 275K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
BWP 259K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
BWP 464
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
BWP 225
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
BWP 90
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
BWP 825
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
BWP 290
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
BWP 520
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
BWP 2K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
BWP 35K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
BWP 638
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
BWP 325
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
BWP 1K
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
BWP 1K