Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P73 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P62 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (C$3.14) | C$5.84 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (C$1.55) | C$1.85 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (C$3.44) | C$4.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (C$1.53) | C$3.04 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P34 (C$4.14) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (C$2.11) | C$4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (C$0.96) | C$3.76 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (C$1.53) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (C$12) | C$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (C$2.13) | C$2.48 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (C$0.85) | C$1.93 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,795 (C$941) | C$2,136 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,320 (C$642) | C$1,241 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P576 (C$70) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,867 (C$588) | C$1,120 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,836 (C$342) | C$806 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P387 (C$47) | C$66 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P833 (C$101) | C$50 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,217 (C$509) | C$322 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,278 (C$154) | C$96 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P61 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P514 (C$62) | C$61 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P407 (C$49) | C$38 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P762 (C$92) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P907 (C$110) | C$112 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P204,856 (C$24,735) | C$22,935 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (C$1.06) | C$1.39 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P139 (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P126 (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) | P40 (C$4.81) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (C$5.24) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (C$2.71) | C$3.78 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (C$4.46) | C$4.28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (C$2.33) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P15 (C$1.80) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P73 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P286 (C$34) | C$50 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P121 (C$15) | C$27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (C$60) | C$94 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P78 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P19 (C$2.31) | C$5.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (C$1.99) | C$6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (C$980) | C$647 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.18 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P418 (C$51) | C$36 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (C$3.77) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 215 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,758 (P31,125) in Gaborone.
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