Moving to Cameroon from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Cameroon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon 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
Cameroon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana 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 Cameroon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon 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
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.
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 | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cameroon?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 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.
Is Cameroon safe for expats?
Cameroon performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Botswana?
Cameroon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
