Moving to Belgium from Botswana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Botswana to Belgium? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Botswana to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Botswana to Belgium.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belgium performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
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
Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
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
Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
View all months
| Month | Gaborone | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Institut Royal Météorologique
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Required
Belgium passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Belgium safe for expats?
Belgium performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Botswana?
Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
