Gaborone, Botswana 🇧🇼
Nomad Score:
58%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to many Western cities, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Moderate rental prices; cheaper than major cities but can vary significantly based on location.
🍎 Food & Groceries
70%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable produce, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; taxis are available but can add up quickly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Affordable options exist, but high-quality entertainment venues are limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
68%
Weight: 10
Moderately priced gyms available, but options may be limited compared to larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
75%
Weight: 30
Botswana Pula is relatively stable, with low inflation rates.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
62%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speeds, but reliability can vary depending on the area.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
45%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; options are growing but still not widespread.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi, but the number is limited compared to larger cities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
35%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; community is small.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance, with a slower pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Relatively clean air and surroundings, but urban pollution exists.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Public areas are maintained, but litter can be an issue in some neighborhoods.
🗨️ Language Barrier
70%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, reducing language barriers for most expats.
💨 Air Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, with minimal industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
65%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are decent, but may lack advanced services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are reasonable compared to many Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
62%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but specialized care may require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Warm and sunny climate for most of the year, with minimal rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; stable environment.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but not abundant in urban settings.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Common in urban areas, but not universally available in all accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mostly warm with a dry season.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences exist, but options are limited compared to larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
45%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; bars and clubs are few and far between.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Access to beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife, great for outdoor enthusiasts.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for learning local languages; primarily English spoken.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; primarily outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Decent local cuisine, but limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; options are growing but still limited.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities available, but not as diverse as in larger cities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not widely prevalent.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
Time zone is favorable for working with Europe and Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
45%
Weight: 20
Few remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Underdeveloped freelance ecosystem; limited opportunities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Quality of available coworking spaces is variable.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene, but still in early stages.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but not as advanced as in developed countries.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
International airport with limited flight options; connectivity can be an issue.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall urban planning is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options available.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal; not a popular mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Basic intercity travel options available, but limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Decent mobile network coverage, but rural areas may have issues.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally reliable VPN services available.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Power supply is generally stable, but occasional outages can occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi options; mostly found in cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa process is relatively straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; not particularly favorable for expats.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech, but some restrictions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low levels of corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but can involve red tape.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
30%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but petty crime can occur in urban areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society, with a mix of cultures.