Moving to Botswana from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Botswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Gaborone averages 83°F vs 72°F in Atlanta, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Georgia to Botswana, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
920 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Botswana · UN DESA

Who's moving to Botswana?

Top countries of origin for Botswana's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
BW
18.9%

Botswana performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
BW
74.0%

Georgia performs better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
3.3%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
BW
$17,500

Georgia performs better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
BW
65.6 yrs

Georgia performs better than Botswana across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Gaborone
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 77°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 79°/47°F (26°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
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Month Atlanta Gaborone
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Botswana Meteorological Services Botswana Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Botswana without a visa.
Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Botswana?

Working remotely from Botswana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Georgia and Botswana.

How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Georgia?

Botswana performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Botswana?

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

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At a Glance

BW
Population 9,687,653 2,384,246
Currency United States Dollar ($) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages English English, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +267
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 999