At a glance
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Gaborone
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| Country | Botswana | Botswana |
| Nomad score | 5.6 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,225 / mo | $1,538 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 10°C | 19° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 40 Good | 24 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Average high | 27.7°C | 28.5°C |
| Average low | 14.6°C | 15.7°C |
| Precipitation | 36 mm / mo | 41 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 328 h / mo | 321 h / mo |
| Humidity | 53% | 52% |
| Rain days | 4.4 / mo | 4.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.2 km/h | 19.7 km/h |
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Gaborone · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 29
A 26
M 24
J 21
J 22
A 26
S 30
O 32
N 32
D 31
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Francistown · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 29
A 28
M 26
J 23
J 24
A 28
S 32
O 33
N 32
D 31
Air quality
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| US AQI | 40 | 24 |
| PM2.5 | 6 µg/m³ | 2.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.2 µg/m³ | 3.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 49 µg/m³ | 62 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.3 | 1.2 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| Startup Scene | 3.5 | 2.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Air Conditioning | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Green Spaces | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 7.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.6 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Accommodation Cost | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Currency Stability | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.7 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Culture | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.2 | 5.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.7 | 1.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Internet Speed | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 7.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.0 | 3.9 |
| Food Scene | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.5 | 1.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Healthcare | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.6 | 4.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Visa Ease | 5.6 | 6.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Air Quality | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Cleanliness | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Language Barrier | 7.7 | 6.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Female Friendly | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Cycling | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Public Transit | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Walkability | 3.8 | 4.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Coworking Quality | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Jeans | $46 per pair | $46 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $34 per dress | $32 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $89 per pair | $85 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Dining Out | $85 per month | $43 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Cinema Ticket | $7.48 per ticket | $6.05 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Coffee | $2.71 per cup | $2.71 per cup |
| Beer | $1.99 per pint | $1.99 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.05 per meal | $5.34 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $43 per meal | $36 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.76 per meal | $6.05 per meal |
| Apples | $2.03 per kg | $1.85 per kg |
| Bread | $1.17 per loaf | $1.10 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.03 per bottle | $1.00 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.50 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Rice | $1.71 per kg | $1.71 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.55 per kg | $6.27 per kg |
| Beef | $6.27 per kg | $5.13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.61 per bottle | $7.83 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Groceries | $199 per month | $157 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Health Insurance | $32 per month | $11 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $39 per visit | $32 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.83 per purchase | $6.76 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Housing | $320 per month | $228 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $413 per month | $271 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,032 per month | $819 per month |
| Coworking Space | $132 per month | $114 per month |
| Coliving Space | $513 per month | $392 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Internet & Mobile | $28 per month | $25 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Leisure Activities | $43 per month | $21 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Haircut | $11 per visit | $7.12 per visit |
| Laundry | $13 per kg | $13 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $16 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $61 per month | $68 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.54 one-time | $3.56 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $39 per month | $32 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.97 per hour | $8.54 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Transportation | $46 per month | $32 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.49 per trip | $0.57 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.85 per km | $0.85 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $32 per month | $32 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.34 per trip | $4.63 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.10 per liter | $1.17 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $16 per month | $18 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Gaborone
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Francistown
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| Utilities | $61 per month | $46 per month |