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, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
BW
10.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
BW
16.5

Georgia performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
BW
$1,310
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
BW
3.8

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
BW
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
BW
2.7t

Botswana performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
BW
4.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
BW
2.4%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
BW
$17,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
BW
65.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
BW
25.2

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Gaborone
Jan–Mar 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/47°F (26°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
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Month Tbilisi Gaborone
Jan 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C)
Feb 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C)
Mar 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C)
Apr 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C)
May 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C)
Jun 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C)
Jul 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C)
Sep 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C)
Oct 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C)
Nov 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C)
Dec 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C)

Data: Botswana Meteorological Services Botswana Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Botswana

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

Botswana passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Botswana passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.

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?

With 4.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Botswana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Georgia and Botswana.

Is Botswana safe for expats?

Georgia performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Botswana?

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

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At a Glance

GE BW
Population 4,935,518 2,384,246
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages Georgian English, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +267
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999