Cost of living in Canada compared to Botswana
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Canada is 85% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Canada | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (P239) | P134 | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (P144) | P84 | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (P98) | P46 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (P33) | P21 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (P59) | P48 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (P56) | P25 | + 123% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (P110) | P41 | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (P55) | P26 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (P33) | P13 | + 147% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (P41) | P27 | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (P212) | P90 | + 136% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (P33) | P21 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (P26) | P10 | + 161% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Canada is 105% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Canada | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (P29,097) | P10,975 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (P23,114) | P6,470 | + 257% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (P2,413) | P713 | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (P20,770) | P9,246 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (P15,120) | P5,000 | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (P1,293) | P825 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (P655) | P638 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (P4,039) | P3,393 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (P2,145) | P1,500 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (P142) | P97 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (P299) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 34% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Canada | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (P809) | P612 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (P570) | P354 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (P1,482) | P1,763 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (P1,748) | P1,087 | + 61% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 83% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Canada | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (P337,920) | P375,383 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (P16) | P16 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (P1,066) | P350 | + 205% | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 84% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Canada | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (P110) | P150 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (P242) | P149 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (P1,037) | P250 | + 315% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (P98) | P33 | + 198% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (P65) | P31 | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (P65) | P56 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (P45) | P20 | + 119% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (P37) | P34 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (P311) | P61 | + 407% | |
Entertainment | + 109% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 109% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Canada | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (P683) | P306 | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (P313) | P215 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (P2,182) | P250 | + 773% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (P1,303) | P354 | + 268% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (P149) | P34 | + 338% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (P59) | P46 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (P82) | P33 | + 150% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (P8,143) | P8,500 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (P4.47) | P1.80 | + 148% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (P676) | P506 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (P178) | P48 | + 271% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,666 prices entered by 736 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 92% more expensive than in Botswana
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