- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Canada
- Gaborone
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P50 (C$6) | C$14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P52 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P22 (C$2.69) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (C$1.59) | C$2.40 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P22 (C$2.65) | C$4.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (C$1.48) | C$2.54 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P26 (C$3.14) | C$9 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (C$1.95) | C$3.55 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (C$1.85) | C$3.02 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (C$1.34) | C$2.26 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (C$10) | C$15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P15 (C$1.81) | C$2.18 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (C$0.79) | C$1.87 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P6,857 (C$835) | C$1,186 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,500 (C$670) | C$982 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P656 (C$80) | C$104 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,300 (C$402) | C$919 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,183 (C$266) | C$695 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P328 (C$40) | C$64 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P900 (C$110) | C$39 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P5,559 (C$677) | C$393 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,633 (C$199) | C$111 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P67 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P20 (C$2.46) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P492 (C$60) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P267 (C$32) | C$41 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P657 (C$80) | C$95 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P733 (C$89) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (C$24,364) | C$23,851 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (C$1.00) | C$1.19 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P77 (C$9) | C$47 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P115 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P36 (C$4.42) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P108 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P261 (C$32) | C$80 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (C$5.66) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P24 (C$2.98) | C$2.88 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P34 (C$4.13) | C$3.82 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P23 (C$2.80) | C$3.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (C$1.56) | C$2.53 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P76 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P262 (C$32) | C$45 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P182 (C$22) | C$84 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P250 (C$30) | C$89 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P65 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P20 (C$2.38) | C$5.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (C$2.16) | C$5.43 | - 60% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | P6,344 (C$773) | C$850 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.27 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P403 (C$49) | C$34 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P35 (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 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 295 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 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$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,193
(P18,000)
in Gaborone.
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