Moving to Kuwait from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Kuwait — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Botswana to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Kuwait stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait 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
Kuwait 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 generally does better on environment, though Kuwait 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
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.
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
Kuwait 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
Kuwait 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 | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Gaborone | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Kuwait. To live, work, or study long-term in Kuwait, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kuwait's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Required
Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kuwait can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Botswana and Kuwait.
Is Kuwait safe for expats?
Kuwait performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Botswana?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
