Moving to Georgia from Botswana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Botswana to Georgia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Botswana to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Georgia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana performs better than Georgia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Georgia 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
Georgia performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Georgia 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 | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | — |
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| Month | Gaborone | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | — |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | — |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | — |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | — |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | — |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | — |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | — |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | — |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | — |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | — |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | — |
Botswana Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia 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 Georgia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Georgia safe for expats?
Georgia performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Botswana?
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
