Cost of living in Canada compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (P163) | P77 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (P96) | P64 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (P58) | P23 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.26 (P20) | P14 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.91 (P34) | P40 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.80 (P42) | P17 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (P85) | P45 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.91 (P34) | P22 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (P22) | P8 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.16 (P28) | P15 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (P157) | P200 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.30 (P20) | P16 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (P18) | P5.51 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 26% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,070 (P18,137) | P15,526 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,568 (P13,737) | P11,830 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$169 (P1,481) | P1,647 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,587 (P13,905) | P9,957 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,091 (P9,559) | P6,979 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$112 (P983) | P500 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (P464) | P500 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$366 (P3,204) | P4,213 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$169 (P1,479) | P953 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (P97) | P36 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (P201) | P50 | + 302% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (P651) | P545 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (P431) | P618 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (P963) | P706 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (P1,199) | P641 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 78% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,938 (P218,465) | P272,339 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (P10) | P10 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (P956) | P300 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 80% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (P94) | P44 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (P152) | P138 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$86 (P750) | P200 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (P76) | P36 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.14 (P45) | P17 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.44 (P48) | P54 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 (P28) | P19 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.65 (P23) | P22 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (P221) | P87 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 44% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (P481) | P288 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (P247) | P126 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$154 (P1,348) | P240 | + 462% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 (P826) | P700 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (P107) | P50 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.91 (P43) | P53 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (P63) | P16 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$570 (P4,990) | P10,343 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (P4.12) | P0.60 | + 587% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (P505) | P564 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (P129) | P47 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,501 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 47% more expensive than in Botswana
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