Moving to Botswana from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Botswana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Botswana. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Gaborone averages 83°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How many people actually move from Australia to Botswana, based on official data. Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Botswana. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Australia performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Australia generally does better on environment, though Botswana leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Australia generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending. Data: Australian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Botswana. To live, work, or study long-term in Botswana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Botswana's immigration authority. Australia passport holder visiting Botswana Botswana passport holder visiting Australia Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Internet is rarely the blocker — Botswana has 4.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries. Australia performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia. Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 39.8 in Australia. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87). The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in. The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Australia, the official language is English. Get free moving quotes to Botswana
Who Else Is Making This Move?
Key Indicator Comparison
Is it safe?
How's the healthcare?
What about the environment?
Will I have good infrastructure?
What are the job prospects?
Is it good for families?
What's the Climate Like?
Months Canberra Gaborone Jan–Mar 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) Apr–Jun 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) Jul–Sep 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) Oct–Dec 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) View all months
Month Canberra Gaborone Jan 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) Feb 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) Mar 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) Apr 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) May 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) Jun 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) Jul 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) Aug 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) Sep 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) Oct 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) Nov 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) Dec 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) 
Bureau of Meteorology, 
Botswana Meteorological Services Visitor Visa Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Botswana?
Is Botswana safe for expats?
How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Australia?
What's the weather like in Botswana compared to Australia?
What language do they speak in Botswana?
