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
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
BWP 40
Cappuccino (regular)
BWP 31
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
BWP 11
Water (0.33L bottle)
BWP 6
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
BWP 20
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
BWP 12
Rice (1kg)
BWP 25
Eggs (12 pieces)
BWP 32
Cheese (1kg)
BWP 91
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
BWP 69
Beef (1kg)
BWP 74
Apples (1kg)
BWP 24
Bananas (1kg)
BWP 19
Oranges (1kg)
BWP 25
Tomatoes (1kg)
BWP 22
Potatoes (1kg)
BWP 19
Onion (1kg)
BWP 17
Lettuce (1 head)
BWP 17
Water (1.5L)
BWP 12
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
BWP 60
Local Beer (0.5L)
BWP 21
Imported Beer (0.33L)
BWP 27
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
BWP 50
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
BWP 7
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
BWP 410
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
BWP 9
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
BWP 33
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 220K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
BWP 431
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
BWP 275
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
BWP 90
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
BWP 922
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
BWP 370
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
BWP 695
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
BWP 2K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
BWP 48K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
BWP 613
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 956
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
BWP 1K