Moving to Botswana from Montserrat

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Montserrat to Botswana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Botswana compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
BW
10.6

Montserrat performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
BW
4.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
BW
74.0%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
BW
$17,500

Montserrat 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
BW
25.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montserrat 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.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Botswana passport holders can enter Montserrat 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Botswana: 4.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Botswana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Botswana safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Botswana?

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

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At a Glance

MS BW
Population 5,414 2,384,246
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages English English, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1664 +267
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999