Moving to Utah from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Utah — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Botswana to Utah. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Salt Lake City averages 64°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 Utah, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Botswana to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Utah stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Botswana performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Utah performs significantly better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Utah performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Utah performs significantly better than Botswana across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Utah?
Working remotely from Utah's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Botswana and Utah.
How is healthcare in Utah compared to Botswana?
Botswana performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Utah compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Salt Lake City is 64°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Salt Lake City receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Utah?
The official language in Utah is English. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
