Moving to Botswana from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Botswana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Botswana, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tswana.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Botswana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Botswana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau 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
Macau 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, 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 | Macao | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Botswana Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Required
Botswana passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Macau and Botswana.
Is Botswana safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Botswana compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
