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Cost of Living in Lokwabe

Lokwabe, Kgalagadi, Botswana · Population 1,473

▼ -16% vs Botswana average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)P4,858 ($357)
Couple, monthlyP8,641 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyP11,194 ($823)

Estimated Prices in Lokwabe

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantP51.41 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeP206 ($15.12)per meal
CappuccinoP15.42 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)P1,165 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passP188 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentP497 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)P144 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipP144 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketP37.70 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreP2,057 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreP1,431 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreP4,292 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Lokwabe is P8,568 ($630) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of P4,858 ($357) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly P6,315 ($464) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (P1,431 ($105)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Lehututu

21 km away · Kgalagadi

Tshabong

223 km away · Kgalagadi

Ghanzi

267 km away · Ghanzi

Jwaneng

304 km away · Jwaneng

Kanye

375 km away · Southern

Mosopa

376 km away · Southern

Molepolole

378 km away · Kweneng

Thamaga

386 km away · Kweneng

Other Major Cities in Botswana

Gaborone

Gaborone · pop. 235,884

P7,216 ($531) / mo

Francistown

Francistown · pop. 103,417

P5,440 ($400) / mo

Mogoditshane

Kweneng · pop. 88,098

P5,440 ($400) / mo

Maun

North West · pop. 85,293

P5,440 ($400) / mo

Molepolole

Kweneng · pop. 67,598

P5,440 ($400) / mo

Tlokweng

South East · pop. 55,517

P5,440 ($400) / mo

Living in Lokwabe

Lokwabe is one of the key cities in Botswana. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is P4,858 ($357), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around P1,431 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to P11,194 ($823) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately P8,641 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Lokwabe is P8,568 ($630). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least P6,315 ($464) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lokwabe expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated P4,858 ($357) per month in Lokwabe including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Botswana.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Lokwabe?
A net salary of around P6,315 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Lokwabe with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Lokwabe is P8,568 ($630).
How much is rent in Lokwabe?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated P2,057 ($151) per month in the city centre and P1,431 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about P4,292 ($316).
Is Lokwabe cheaper than Botswana on average?
Yes — Lokwabe is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Botswana average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Lokwabe?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at P1,165 ($86) in Lokwabe. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about P51 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around P15 ($1).
How do transport costs in Lokwabe compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Lokwabe is estimated at P188 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Lokwabe are estimates based on Botswana national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,473). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.