Pula refers to money and water- two very precious resources in Botswana. Here is a picture of the different denominations and examples of how much things cost.
Dinner for two at a restaurant comparable to "Outback Steak House":
P250.00 = $38.00
T-bone steak on special at the grocery store:
P55.00/ kg = $8.31/ kg = $3.78/ lb
Apples:
P16.00/ 1.5 kg = $2.42/ 1.5 kg = $1.09/ lb
Bananas:
P6.96/ kg = $1.05/kg = $0.47/ lb
Small bottle of shampoo:
P25.00 = $3.78
Butter:
P22.00/ 250g = $3.32/ 250g = $5.98/ lb
Milk:
P15.00/ 1 L = $2.27/ L = $8.60/ gal
Petrol:
P6.05/ L = $0.91/ L = $3.45/ gal
Letter to the U.S.A.:
P6.10-P8.00 = $.90 - $1.19
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