Town in North-West District, Botswana
Cost of living in Maun
How much a month costs in Maun
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $777–1,270 (P11,000–18,000).
Prices in Maun
Typical 2026 ranges in BWP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BWP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | P4,500–8,500 | $318–600 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | P3,000–5,500 | $212–389 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | P250–500 | $18–35 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | P900–2,200 | $64–155 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | P45–90 | $3.2–6.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | P140–300 | $10–21 |
| Cappuccino | P30–50 | $2.1–3.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | P25–45 | $1.8–3.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | P8–15 | $0.6–1.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | P60–110 | $4.2–7.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | P300–600 | $21–42 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | P100–250 | $7.1–17.7 |
Value for money: 89/100
A value score of 89/100 means Maun gives more quality of life per dollar than 88% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 3 places we cover in Botswana.
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Cost of living across Botswana
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Maun
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Maun?
About $424–671 on a lean budget, $777–1,270 for a comfortable month and $1,700–3,180 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Maun?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs P4,500–8,500 ($318–600) a month in the center and P3,000–5,500 ($212–389) outside it.
How much does food cost in Maun?
A local meal is P45–90 ($3.2–6.4); a mid-range restaurant is P140–300 ($10–21) per person.
Is Botswana expensive?
Prices in Botswana are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.