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About Francistown

Francistown, Botswana πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό is a practical base for digital nomads who prefer a quieter, less crowded city. It offers basic amenities, local markets, and decent transport links, with a lower cost of living than many larger African cities. πŸŒπŸ’» Best for remote workers who value simplicity, space, and an authentic local vibe over a bustling coworking scene.

Through the year

Best in September (73) Β· now 72
0Β° 10Β° 20Β° 30Β° 40Β° Jan: 134 mm Feb: 128 mm Mar: 23 mm Apr: 20 mm May: 7 mm Jun: 3 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 1 mm Sep: 1 mm Oct: 8 mm Nov: 65 mm Dec: 102 mm Jan: 28Β°C / 19Β°C Feb: 29Β°C / 19Β°C Mar: 29Β°C / 18Β°C Apr: 28Β°C / 16Β°C May: 26Β°C / 12Β°C Jun: 23Β°C / 10Β°C Jul: 24Β°C / 9Β°C Aug: 28Β°C / 12Β°C Sep: 32Β°C / 16Β°C Oct: 33Β°C / 18Β°C Nov: 32Β°C / 20Β°C Dec: 31Β°C / 20Β°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, Β°C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.5
Internet Speed 5.7
Safety 6.9
Weather 7.2
Accommodation Cost 7.2
Nomad Friendly 3.0
Female Friendly 6.6
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Francistown
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $270.56 per month
Coworking Space $113.92 per month
Coffee $2.71 per cup
Beer $1.99 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.34 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $32.04 per month
Mobile Plan $15.66 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $67.64 per month

Other cities in Botswana

Other cities in Botswana
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Gaborone $2,225 5.6 Compare
2 Maun $2,268 5.0 Compare
3 Palapye $1,441 5.0 Compare
4 Kasane $2,204 4.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nata BW Botswana $818 4.3 Compare
2 Bulawayo ZW Zimbabwe $1,485 4.9 Compare
3 Gweru ZW Zimbabwe $1,499 4.4 Compare
4 Palapye BW Botswana $1,441 5.0 Compare

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