Gaborone vs Oaxaca: cost of living for digital nomads
Gaborone, Botswana and Oaxaca, Mexico, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Oaxaca is about 3% cheaper than Gaborone for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,235).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Gaborone against $520 in Oaxaca.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Gaborone: 90 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Gaborone is arid; Oaxaca is temperate.
Gaborone wins 3 of the measured lines; Oaxaca wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Gaborone or Oaxaca?
Oaxaca is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $1,235/month in Gaborone, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Gaborone or Oaxaca?
Gaborone and Oaxaca score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Gaborone or Oaxaca?
Gaborone has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Oaxaca.
| Line | Gaborone | Oaxaca |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,235 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $500 | $520 |
| Food | $340 | $340 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $85 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 50 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Gaborone September 11, 2026, Oaxaca November 8, 2026.