Out of America

At a glance

Cost of living: 45; US = 100
Safety: 68; 0–100
Healthcare: 55; 0–100
English: High

Official languages

English, Setswana

Climate

Semi-arid with hot summers (Nov–March) and mild, dry winters. Gaborone temperatures range from 30°C in summer to 18°C in winter. The Okavango Delta and Kalahari dominate the landscape.

Path to citizenship

Permanent residency: 10 years; earliest after legal residency
Citizenship: 10 years; earliest after legal residency

Americans abroad here

Estimated US population: ~1,000
Overall expat scene: Small

International schools

Limited

Getting there

From NYC: ~17.0h
From LAX: ~20.0h

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