Moving to Luxembourg from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Botswana to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Botswana to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg 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
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg 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 | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Gaborone | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Luxembourg. To live, work, or study long-term in Luxembourg, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Luxembourg's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Required
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?
With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg.
Is Luxembourg safe for expats?
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Botswana?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
