Moving to Peru from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Botswana to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Peru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Peru 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
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Peru performs significantly better than Botswana 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
share of households with internet
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Peru 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
Peru 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 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Peru. To live, work, or study long-term in Peru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Peru's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Required
Peru 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 Peru?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 9.3 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 Peru safe for expats?
Peru performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Botswana?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
