Cost of living in Canada compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 81% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (P162) | P76 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (P93) | P61 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (P59) | P21 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (P21) | P13 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.84 (P33) | P46 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.98 (P34) | P16 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (P83) | P32 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.86 (P33) | P20 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.55 (P22) | P8 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.12 (P27) | P16 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (P150) | P95 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.30 (P20) | P16 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (P19) | P5.97 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 19% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,274 (P19,591) | P12,988 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,798 (P15,488) | P12,248 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$172 (P1,482) | P1,637 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,751 (P15,084) | P12,000 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,262 (P10,868) | P4,899 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (P996) | P942 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (P454) | P906 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$381 (P3,278) | P6,000 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$168 (P1,450) | P1,277 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (P96) | P73 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (P203) | P50 | + 306% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 19% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (P596) | P494 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (P432) | P706 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (P964) | P708 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (P1,263) | P613 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 62% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,811 (P222,333) | P400,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (P10) | P10 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (P1,019) | P268 | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (P94) | P50 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (P183) | P138 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (P681) | P219 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (P69) | P30 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.23 (P45) | P19 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.30 (P46) | P48 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.95 (P25) | P20 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.48 (P21) | P20 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (P213) | P107 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 51% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (P470) | P119 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (P253) | P100 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$162 (P1,399) | P240 | + 483% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (P828) | P500 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (P104) | P80 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.91 (P42) | P53 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (P63) | P17 | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$556 (P4,788) | P10,343 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (P3.35) | P1.01 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (P492) | P607 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (P124) | P47 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
8.614
BWP
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,687 prices entered by 1,650 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 43% more expensive than in Botswana
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Botswana
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 66% more expensive than in Botswana
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Botswana
- Cost of living in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Botswana
- Cost of living in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Botswana
- Cost of living in Andorra is 93% more expensive than in Botswana
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Botswana
- Cost of living in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Botswana