Moving to Botswana from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Puerto Rico to Botswana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Botswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Puerto Rico to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Botswana leads in homicide rate.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Puerto Rico generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.
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
Puerto Rico generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax rate.
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
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Puerto Rican Department of Treasury, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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 holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Botswana?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Botswana has 4.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Botswana safe for expats?
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Botswana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
