Summary of The Cost of Living in Central, Botswana
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Central is $1,037.20 including rent, or $757.20 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Central is $1,501.76 including rent, or $1,221.76 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Central is $2,084.86 including rent, or $1,720.86 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Central ranges from $12,446.40 for a single person to $18,021.12 for a couple, and $25,018.32 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $9,086.40 for a single person to $14,661.12 for a couple, and $20,650.32 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Central, baseline monthly expenses range from $459.50 for a single person to $672.35 for a couple, and $940.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $329.50 for a single person to $542.35 for a couple, and $771.80 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Central, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,079.40 for a single person to $2,982.02 for a couple, and $4,098.12 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,559.40 for a single person to $2,462.02 for a couple, and $3,422.12 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Central is $1,050.00, which is 38.7% more than the average monthly cost of living and 218.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
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| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
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Salary Info
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