Moving to Botswana from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Botswana.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Grenada 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

GD
4.0
BW
10.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
BW
16.5

Grenada 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

GD
$880
BW
$1,310
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
BW
3.8

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
BW
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
BW
2.7t

Grenada performs better than Botswana 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

GD
18.8
BW
4.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
BW
2.4%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
BW
$17,500

Botswana performs significantly better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
BW
65.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
BW
25.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Botswana

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

Botswana passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Botswana passport holders can enter Grenada 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 Grenada and Botswana.

Is Botswana safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Botswana?

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

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At a Glance

GD BW
Population 113,949 2,384,246
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages English English, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +267
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999