Botswana · Africa
Francistown
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$995Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $670/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Botswana.
Healthcare
Public clinics and hospitals are heavily state-subsidised but often under-resourced, while private hospitals in Gaborone and Francistown (e.g. Bokamoso, Gaborone Private Hospital) provide higher-standard care.
Taxes
Only Botswana-source (or deemed-source) income is taxed, so genuinely foreign employment and pension income is generally outside the net, though certain foreign investment income of residents can be deemed Botswana-sourced.
English
High — English is the official language used in government, business, courts and schooling, with Setswana the main everyday spoken language.
Getting in — Botswana
Full Botswana guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Visa-free entry
90 days per calendar year
Student Residence Permit
Length of the course, renewable
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Francistown at a glance
Francistown, Botswana costs about $995 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $380 and the smallest is transport at $30. In our data internet averages 70 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Cape Coast at $985 a month to Cairo at $1,000.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Francistown
How much does it cost to live in Francistown?
A solo remote worker in Francistown, Botswana spends an estimated $995 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Francistown?
Rent in Francistown is an estimated $380 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Francistown?
Internet in Francistown averages 70 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Francistown?
A coworking space in Francistown costs an estimated $65 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Francistown safe?
Francistown has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Francistown's nomad score?
Francistown scores 4/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.