Prices for western goods are at EU prices; local goods (corn meal) are inexpensive at grocery stores.
Choppies and OK Foods are local chains - they have the cheapest prices and are located in all areas of Gaborone.
Woolworths is in several of the main malls and has much higher quality produce and more European food selections. If you want exotic fruits or vegetables or good cheese, definitely the store to go to.
Pick-and-Pay, South African Chain, has better quality and is more expensive than Choppies.
SPAR in the Main Mall seems to be the cheapest for juices (about 5.25 Pula for 1 Litre of 100% fruit juice).
For a budget, buy a pie at Pie Time and then a drink at SPAR! (8.25 Pula for a full meal).
In all super market malls, there is a grocery store.
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