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Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P50 (C$6) | C$15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P52 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P22 (C$2.82) | C$5.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (C$1.67) | C$2.05 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P22 (C$2.78) | C$4.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (C$1.55) | C$2.90 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P26 (C$3.29) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (C$2.04) | C$4.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (C$1.94) | C$3.34 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (C$1.41) | C$3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P15 (C$1.97) | C$2.41 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (C$0.82) | C$2.01 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P6,857 (C$876) | C$1,651 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,500 (C$702) | C$1,142 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P656 (C$84) | C$102 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,300 (C$421) | C$1,038 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,183 (C$279) | C$779 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P328 (C$42) | C$66 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P900 (C$115) | C$39 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P5,373 (C$686) | C$351 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,693 (C$216) | C$86 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P64 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P144 (C$18) | C$22 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P492 (C$63) | C$59 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P267 (C$34) | C$40 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P657 (C$84) | C$93 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P733 (C$94) | C$92 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (C$25,536) | C$22,749 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (C$1.05) | C$1.27 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P77 (C$10) | C$67 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P116 (C$15) | C$31 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (C$4.86) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P269 (C$34) | C$82 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (C$5.90) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P24 (C$3.05) | C$3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (C$4.75) | C$2.83 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P21 (C$2.66) | C$3.09 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P14 (C$1.76) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P65 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P275 (C$35) | C$46 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (C$50) | C$101 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P250 (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P73 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P20 (C$2.49) | C$5.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (C$2.27) | C$5.67 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P6,749 (C$862) | C$549 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.27 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P403 (C$51) | C$35 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P35 (C$4.47) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 448 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,132
(P24,532)
in Gaborone.
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