Moving to Sweden from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Botswana to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Botswana to Sweden, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
Sweden 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 Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax 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
Sweden 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 | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Required
Sweden 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 Sweden?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Sweden has 40.4 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 Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Botswana?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
