Moving to Botswana from Seychelles
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Botswana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Seychelles to Botswana.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Seychelles to Botswana, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Seychelles and Botswana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Botswana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles 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
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in poverty 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
Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of 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 | Victoria | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Seychelles Meteorological Authority,
Botswana Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Free
Botswana passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Seychelles and Botswana.
Is Botswana safe for expats?
Seychelles performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Seychelles?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Botswana compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
