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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Botswana

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Botswana - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.3 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Botswana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.25 PLN (3.54 USD) in Canada and 6.39 PLN (1.71 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Botswana.

13.25 PLN
6.39 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.53 PLN (1.21 USD) in Canada and 4.81 PLN (1.28 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Canada.

4.53 PLN
4.81 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.01 PLN (13.35 USD) in Canada and 16.5 PLN (4.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 67% lower in Botswana.

50.01 PLN
16.50 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 44.52 PLN (11.89 USD) in Canada and 22.33 PLN (5.96 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Botswana.

44.52 PLN
22.33 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.49 PLN (11.61 USD) in Canada and 16.5 PLN (4.4 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Botswana.

43.49 PLN
16.50 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 47.03 PLN (12.56 USD) in Canada and 13.95 PLN (3.72 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Botswana.

47.03 PLN
13.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.45 PLN (2.26 USD) in Canada and 5.28 PLN (1.41 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Botswana.

8.45 PLN
5.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.86 PLN (3.17 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 7.76 PLN (2.07 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Botswana.

11.86 PLN
7.76 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.03 PLN (2.68 USD) in Canada and 6.08 PLN (1.62 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Botswana.

10.03 PLN
6.08 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

105.42 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.05 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada and 4.09 PLN (1.09 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Botswana.

9.05 PLN
4.09 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.27 PLN (2.47 USD) in Canada and 2.53 PLN (0.67 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Botswana.

9.27 PLN
2.53 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 42.48 PLN (11.34 USD) in Canada and 18.95 PLN (5.06 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Botswana.

42.48 PLN
18.95 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.84 PLN (2.63 USD) in Canada and 4.18 PLN (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Botswana.

9.84 PLN
4.18 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.73 PLN (2.6 USD) in Canada and 4.47 PLN (1.19 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Botswana.

9.73 PLN
4.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.19 PLN (3.25 USD) in Canada and 7.33 PLN (1.96 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Botswana.

12.19 PLN
7.33 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.73 PLN (2.6 USD) in Canada and 4.89 PLN (1.31 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Botswana.

9.73 PLN
4.89 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.15 PLN (2.98 USD) in Canada and 5.32 PLN (1.42 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Botswana.

11.15 PLN
5.32 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

77.40 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.74 PLN (3.67 USD) in Canada and 4.85 PLN (1.29 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Botswana.

13.74 PLN
4.85 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.11 PLN (1.63 USD) in Canada and 3.36 PLN (0.9 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 45% lower in Botswana.

6.11 PLN
3.36 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Botswana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.75 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Botswana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.33 PLN (3.56 USD) in Canada and 8.18 PLN (2.18 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Botswana.

13.33 PLN
8.18 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.31 PLN (1.95 USD) in Canada and 3.05 PLN (0.81 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Botswana.

7.31 PLN
3.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.81 PLN (5.82 USD) in Canada and 5.3 PLN (1.42 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Botswana.

21.81 PLN
5.30 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 24.54 PLN (6.55 USD) in Canada and 6.14 PLN (1.64 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 75% lower in Botswana.

24.54 PLN
6.14 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.45 PLN (9.46 USD) in Canada and 21.63 PLN (5.77 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 39% lower in Botswana.

35.45 PLN
21.63 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 327.19 PLN (87.34 USD) in Canada and 111.63 PLN (29.8 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Botswana.

327.19 PLN
111.63 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 62.71 PLN (16.74 USD) in Canada and 23.72 PLN (6.33 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Botswana.

62.71 PLN
23.72 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.81 PLN (1.55 USD) in Canada and 1.78 PLN (0.48 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Botswana.

5.81 PLN
1.78 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. Botswana - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in Canada than in Botswana.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.46 PLN (1.19 USD) in Canada and 4.23 PLN (1.13 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Botswana.

4.46 PLN
4.23 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.72 PLN (1.26 USD) in Canada and 4.18 PLN (1.12 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Botswana.

4.72 PLN
4.18 PLN

LPG 1L

3.51 PLN
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Botswana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5 times more for transportation in Canada than in Botswana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 425.34 PLN (113.54 USD) in Canada and 83.72 PLN (22.35 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Botswana.

425.34 PLN
83.72 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.86 PLN (2.37 USD) in Canada and 1.95 PLN (0.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 78% lower in Botswana.

8.86 PLN
1.95 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.52 PLN (22.56 USD) in Canada and 11.16 PLN (2.98 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Botswana.

84.52 PLN
11.16 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.77 PLN (1.27 USD) in Canada and 8.37 PLN (2.23 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 43% lower in Canada.

4.77 PLN
8.37 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.19 PLN (3.25 USD) in Canada and 1.95 PLN (0.52 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84% lower in Botswana.

12.19 PLN
1.95 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Botswana - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 40.9 PLN (10.92 USD) in Canada and 20.93 PLN (5.59 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Botswana.

40.90 PLN
20.93 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 171.23 PLN (45.71 USD) in Canada and 109 PLN (29.1 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Botswana.

171.23 PLN
109.00 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.81 PLN (17.3 USD) in Canada and 23.88 PLN (6.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Botswana.

64.81 PLN
23.88 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Botswana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.83 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Botswana.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 6623 PLN (1768.02 USD) in Canada and 799.32 PLN (213.37 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Botswana.

6 623 PLN
799.32 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5563 PLN (1484.89 USD) in Canada and 602.31 PLN (160.78 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Botswana.

5 563 PLN
602.31 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10588 PLN (2826.38 USD) in Canada and 1814 PLN (484.21 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Botswana.

10 588 PLN
1 814 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8620 PLN (2300.95 USD) in Canada and 1381 PLN (368.74 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 84% lower in Botswana.

8 620 PLN
1 381 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Botswana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.32 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in Botswana.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 34784 PLN (9285.34 USD) in Canada and 4339 PLN (1158.17 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Botswana.

34 784 PLN
4 339 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27282 PLN (7282.65 USD) in Canada and 139532 PLN (37246.63 USD) in Botswana. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Canada.

27 282 PLN
139 532 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Botswana - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 4.15 times higher than in Botswana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11528 PLN (3077.31 USD) in Canada and 2777 PLN (741.21 USD) in Botswana. The average salary is 75.9% lower in Botswana.

11 528 PLN
2 777 PLN

Hotels

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Canada vs. Botswana - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

429 PLN
-

Two stars

465 PLN
267 PLN

Three stars

630 PLN
359 PLN

Four stars

770 PLN
762 PLN

Five stars

1 542 PLN
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Botswana: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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