Moving to Botswana from Hong Kong
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hong Kong to Botswana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Botswana.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Hong Kong and Botswana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Hong Kong performs 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Hong Kong performs better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hong Kong | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory,
Botswana Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Free
Botswana passport holder visiting Hong Kong
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 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 Hong Kong and Botswana.
Is Botswana safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Botswana compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
