Moving to Botswana from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia 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 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Botswana compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
BW
10.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
BW
16.5

Tunisia performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
BW
$1,310
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
BW
3.8

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
BW
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
BW
2.7t

Tunisia performs better than Botswana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
BW
4.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
BW
2.4%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
BW
$17,500

Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
BW
65.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
BW
25.2

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

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Gaborone Rain: 21.7 in/yr (552 mm)
83° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Gaborone
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 77°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 79°/47°F (26°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
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Month Tunis Gaborone
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C)

Data: Botswana Meteorological Services Botswana Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Botswana.
Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter Tunisia.

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?

Tunisia performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

What's the weather like in Botswana compared to Tunisia?

The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Botswana?

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

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At a Glance

TN BW
Population 11,896,972 2,384,246
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages Arabic English, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +267
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 999