Moving to Botswana from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Arab Emirates to Botswana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates 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 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates 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
Botswana performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United Arab Emirates 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
share of people below the poverty line
United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates 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 | Abu Dhabi | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) |
Botswana Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Free
Botswana passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
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 United Arab Emirates and Botswana.
Is Botswana safe for expats?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Botswana compared to United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Botswana compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Gaborone is 83°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Gaborone receives around 21.7 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
