What is the cost of living in Gaborone?

The cost of living in Gaborone is 79.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 20.6). Groceries are 69.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 66.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately BWP 4,843 per month. Local purchasing power index is 42.9 (NYC = 100).

🇧🇼 Botswana · #488 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Gaborone?

Q: Should I move to Gaborone?

Gaborone, Botswana has a cost of living 79.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 20.6). It is ranked #488 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 42.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

79.4% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-79.4%

vs NYC

BWP 4,843

1-BR, city centre

42.9

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Gaborone

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

20.6 Affordable

Rent

6.8 Very affordable

Groceries

30.7 Very affordable

Restaurants

33.8 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

42.9 Weak

Rent in Gaborone

1-BR, city centre BWP 4,843/mo

1-BR, outside centre BWP 3,008/mo

3-BR, city centre BWP 7,357/mo

3-BR, outside centre BWP 4,709/mo

Save by going outside centre 38% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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