Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
BWP 150
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 28
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
BWP 35
Cappuccino (regular)
BWP 32
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
BWP 10
Water (0.33L bottle)
BWP 6
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
BWP 20
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
BWP 11
Rice (1kg)
BWP 25
Eggs (12 pieces)
BWP 33
Cheese (1kg)
BWP 81
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
BWP 62
Beef (1kg)
BWP 67
Apples (1kg)
BWP 22
Bananas (1kg)
BWP 19
Oranges (1kg)
BWP 27
Tomatoes (1kg)
BWP 22
Potatoes (1kg)
BWP 19
Onion (1kg)
BWP 16
Lettuce (1 head)
BWP 19
Water (1.5L)
BWP 12
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
BWP 57
Local Beer (0.5L)
BWP 20
Imported Beer (0.33L)
BWP 23
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 9
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
BWP 33
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
BWP 40
Gasoline (1 liter)
BWP 19
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 263K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
BWP 458
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
BWP 225
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
BWP 85
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 555
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 633
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
BWP 248
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
BWP 917
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
BWP 1K