Places · Botswana
The best places to live in Botswana
Arcadia scores 4 places in Botswana, from Francistown at about $1,050 a month to Kasane at about $1,250. 1 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Botswana
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 4 places Arcadia scores in Botswana, not the whole country.
All 4 places in Botswana
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Botswana?
Across the 4 places Arcadia scores in Botswana the median is about $1,175 a month for one person, from Francistown at around $1,050 to Kasane at around $1,250. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Botswana?
Francistown, at about $1,050 a month. It is the cheapest of the 4 places Arcadia scores in Botswana, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Botswana has the best internet?
Francistown, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 4 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Botswana?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Gaborone. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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