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Gaborone vs Pretoria

BW Botswana ZA South Africa

Gaborone, Botswana compared with Pretoria, South Africa: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Country Botswana South Africa
Nomad score 5.6 / 10 6.3 / 10
Cost of living $2,225 / mo $2,096 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 36° / 21°C 33° / 20°C
Air quality (AQI) 40 Good 79 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Average high 27.7°C 24.7°C
Average low 14.6°C 12.4°C
Precipitation 36 mm / mo 55 mm / mo
Sunshine 328 h / mo 319 h / mo
Humidity 53% 55%
Rain days 4.4 / mo 7.3 / mo
Wind speed 16.2 km/h 16.4 km/h

BW Gaborone · average high by month

ZA Pretoria · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
US AQI 40 79
PM2.5 12.2 µg/m³ 14.9 µg/m³
PM10 12.3 µg/m³ 15.1 µg/m³
Ozone 69 µg/m³ 85 µg/m³
UV index 2.8 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.1 5.3
Local Payment Services 6.1 7.2
Startup Scene 3.5 5.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Air Conditioning 6.6 6.5
Green Spaces 5.6 7.6
Natural Disaster Risk 8.2 8.0
Noise Pollution 5.9 5.6
Seasonal Variety 4.9 6.1
Weather 6.9 7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Mobile Network Coverage 7.7 8.2
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 4.3
Public WiFi Availability 4.2 4.4
VPN Reliability 7.6 7.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Accommodation Cost 5.7 7.1
Cost of Living 6.4 7.2
Currency Stability 6.7 4.3
Entertainment Cost 5.6 6.8
Food & Groceries 6.0 7.4
Gym Membership Cost 5.8 6.5
Transportation Cost 6.7 7.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Culture 6.5 7.8
Indoors Fun 4.8 6.4
Language Learning Opportunities 4.9 5.9
Local Experiences & Tours 6.3 7.4
Nightlife 4.7 6.5
Outdoors & Nature 7.2 8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.8 3.8
Nomad Friendly 3.8 5.3
Online Community Presence 1.7 3.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Cafes with WiFi 5.5 7.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.9 6.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.8 6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3 3.9
Internet Speed 6.8 7.3
Local SIM Card Availability 7.6 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Fitness Facilities 6.0 7.1
Food Scene 5.7 7.0
Healthy Food Options 5.4 6.7
Yoga Studios 3.5 5.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Healthcare 6.0 7.0
Healthcare Affordability 6.9 7.4
Healthcare Quality 5.6 6.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.2 7.1
Ease of Business Registration 4.6 5.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 4.8
Freedom of Speech 6.4 7.6
Political Stability 7.8 5.4
Tax Friendliness 5.4 4.2
Visa Ease 5.6 6.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Air Quality 6.7 5.7
Cleanliness 6.4 5.9
Environmental Quality 6.6 6.6
Family Friendly 6.7 7.0
Language Barrier 7.7 8.1
Work-Life Balance 6.8 7.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Female Friendly 6.8 5.8
Racial Tolerance 7.0 5.7
Safety 7.1 5.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Airport Connectivity 6.2 7.4
Cycling 3.2 3.4
Intercity Travel Options 5.5 6.6
Public Transit 3.7 5.0
Ride-sharing Services 5.0 7.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.6 2.8
Walkability 3.8 4.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Coworking Quality 4.0 5.7
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 4.9
Networking Opportunities 3.5 5.2
Remote Job Opportunities 3.4 5.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 7.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Jeans $46 per pair $56 per pair
Summer Dress $34 per dress $32 per dress
Running Shoes $89 per pair $109 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Dining Out $85 per month $71 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Cinema Ticket $7.48 per ticket $7.07 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Coffee $2.71 per cup $2.24 per cup
Beer $1.99 per pint $2.65 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.05 per meal $8.83 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $43 per meal $44 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.76 per meal $5.59 per meal
Apples $2.03 per kg $1.65 per kg
Bread $1.17 per loaf $1.15 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.03 per bottle $1.06 per bottle
Milk $1.50 per liter $1.24 per liter
Rice $1.71 per kg $1.88 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.55 per kg $5.42 per kg
Beef $6.27 per kg $7.95 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $9.61 per bottle $6.48 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Groceries $199 per month $188 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Health Insurance $32 per month $35 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Doctor Visit (GP) $39 per visit $38 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.83 per purchase $8.24 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Housing $320 per month $324 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $413 per month $459 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,032 per month $1,089 per month
Coworking Space $132 per month $141 per month
Coliving Space $513 per month $365 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Internet & Mobile $28 per month $26 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Leisure Activities $43 per month $47 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Haircut $11 per visit $16 per visit
Laundry $13 per kg $6.48 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Mobile Plan $23 per month $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $61 per month $50 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $8.54 one-time $8.83 one-time
Gym Membership $39 per month $38 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $9.97 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Transportation $46 per month $65 per month
Taxi Start $2.49 per trip $1.47 per trip
Taxi per km $0.85 per km $0.85 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $32 per month $50 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.34 per trip $4.42 per trip
Gasoline $1.10 per liter $1.52 per liter
Scooter Rental $16 per month $21 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
BW Gaborone ZA Pretoria
Utilities $61 per month $71 per month
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