Moving to Tunisia from Botswana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Tunisia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Botswana to Tunisia, 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 — Tunis averages 74°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Botswana and Tunisia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
TN
16.3

Tunisia performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BW
$1,310
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BW
55.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
TN
2.6t

Botswana generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BW
4.2
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BW
2.4%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
TN
$12,300

Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
TN
11.9

Botswana generally does better on family life, though Tunisia leads in life expectancy.

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.

Gaborone Rain: 21.7 in/yr (552 mm)
83° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Gaborone Tunis
Jan–Mar 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Gaborone Tunis
Jan 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Botswana Meteorological Services Botswana Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Tunisia. To live, work, or study long-term in Tunisia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tunisia's immigration authority.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter Tunisia.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Botswana.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

With 13.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tunisia 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 Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Tunisia performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Botswana?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Botswana?

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW TN
Population 2,384,246 11,896,972
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages English, Tswana Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 197