- Cost of Living
- Botswana
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- Gaborone
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P50 (C$7) | C$15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P52 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P22 (C$2.92) | C$5.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (C$1.73) | C$2.17 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P22 (C$2.88) | C$4.84 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (C$1.61) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P26 (C$3.40) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (C$2.11) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (C$2.00) | C$3.31 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (C$1.46) | C$3.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P15 (C$2.02) | C$2.51 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (C$0.85) | C$2.07 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P6,857 (C$906) | C$1,576 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,500 (C$727) | C$1,122 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P656 (C$87) | C$109 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,300 (C$436) | C$1,019 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,183 (C$288) | C$774 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P328 (C$43) | C$66 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P900 (C$119) | C$40 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P5,559 (C$734) | C$377 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,633 (C$216) | C$98 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P64 (C$8) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P144 (C$19) | C$23 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P492 (C$65) | C$59 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P267 (C$35) | C$40 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P657 (C$87) | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P733 (C$97) | C$92 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (C$26,426) | C$22,749 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (C$1.08) | C$1.26 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P77 (C$10) | C$65 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P119 (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
| 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) | P36 (C$4.80) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P108 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P270 (C$36) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (C$3.32) | C$3.72 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P36 (C$4.79) | C$2.83 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P23 (C$3.04) | C$3.09 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (C$1.73) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P68 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P268 (C$35) | C$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P389 (C$51) | C$101 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P250 (C$33) | C$87 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P69 (C$9) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P20 (C$2.58) | C$5.53 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (C$2.35) | C$5.67 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P6,329 (C$836) | C$549 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.27 (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P403 (C$53) | C$35 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P35 (C$4.62) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 384 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,072
(P23,247)
in Gaborone.
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