Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gaborone | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P86 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P63 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P27 (C$2.84) | C$5.78 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (C$1.28) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (C$2.99) | C$4.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P14 (C$1.42) | C$3.17 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P38 (C$3.99) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P18 (C$1.87) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (C$1.09) | C$3.76 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (C$1.36) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P66 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (C$1.83) | C$2.48 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (C$0.76) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gaborone | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,955 (C$830) | C$2,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,532 (C$577) | C$1,241 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P648 (C$68) | C$124 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,183 (C$436) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,709 (C$282) | C$805 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P403 (C$42) | C$66 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P772 (C$80) | C$54 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,237 (C$442) | C$311 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,253 (C$131) | C$97 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P58 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (C$5.40) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gaborone | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P509 (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P386 (C$40) | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P776 (C$81) | C$98 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P940 (C$98) | C$117 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gaborone | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P207,132 (C$21,600) | C$22,942 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (C$0.94) | C$1.40 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P141 (C$15) | C$67 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P210 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gaborone | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (C$4.04) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (C$31) | C$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (C$4.46) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (C$2.27) | C$3.85 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (C$3.85) | C$4.33 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (C$2.04) | C$3.16 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P16 (C$1.64) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P75 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gaborone | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P296 (C$31) | C$51 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P130 (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (C$41) | C$135 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P394 (C$41) | C$96 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P76 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P21 (C$2.23) | C$5.42 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (C$1.84) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (C$846) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.18 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P414 (C$43) | C$37 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (C$3.25) | C$11 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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