- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Canada
- Gaborone
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P50 (C$6) | C$14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P52 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P22 (C$2.86) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (C$1.70) | C$2.38 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P22 (C$2.82) | C$4.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (C$1.58) | C$2.62 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P26 (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (C$2.07) | C$3.73 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (C$1.96) | C$2.90 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (C$1.43) | C$2.89 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P17 (C$2.24) | C$2.31 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (C$0.84) | C$1.76 | - 53% | |
| 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$888) | C$1,186 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,500 (C$712) | C$982 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P656 (C$85) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,300 (C$427) | C$919 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,183 (C$283) | C$695 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P328 (C$43) | C$64 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P900 (C$117) | C$39 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,845 (C$628) | C$392 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,604 (C$208) | C$111 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P65 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P20 (C$2.63) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P492 (C$64) | C$61 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P267 (C$35) | C$41 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P657 (C$85) | C$95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P733 (C$95) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (C$25,907) | C$22,684 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (C$1.06) | C$1.19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P77 (C$10) | C$47 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P115 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (C$4.99) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P110 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P245 (C$32) | C$85 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P24 (C$3.08) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P34 (C$4.42) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P22 (C$2.90) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (C$1.51) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P76 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P246 (C$32) | C$43 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P167 (C$22) | C$84 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P250 (C$32) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P62 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P20 (C$2.53) | C$5.44 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (C$2.30) | C$5.57 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | P4,435 (C$574) | C$141 | + 307% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.27 (C$0.16) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P403 (C$52) | C$34 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P35 (C$4.53) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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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$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,070
(P15,979)
in Gaborone.
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