Moving to Botswana from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Botswana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Botswana, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tswana. 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Botswana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
BW
10.6

Botswana performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

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88.7%
BW
74.0%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
BW
$17,500

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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

PM
81.4 yrs
BW
65.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

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8.2
BW
25.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Botswana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Botswana?

Usually fine from major cities in Botswana. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Botswana safe for expats?

Botswana performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in Botswana?

The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM BW
Population 5,257 2,384,246
Currency Euro (€) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages French English, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +508 +267
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999