Moving to Botswana from Spain
What to Expect
Considering a move from Spain to Botswana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Spain 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Gaborone averages 83°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in Botswana compared to Spain. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Spain performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. 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 Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Spain generally does better on environment, though Botswana leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level. 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 Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax rate. 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 Spain generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending. Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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. Spain passport holder visiting Botswana Botswana passport holder visiting Spain Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. 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? Spain performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain. Spain 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 44.8 in Spain. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85). The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in. The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Get free moving quotes to Botswana
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What's the Climate Like?
Months Madrid Gaborone Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) View all months
Month Madrid Gaborone Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) 
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