Top expat cities

Botswana

Palapye

#5 Top 5 cities

Palapye can work for specific projects or a quieter regional stay, but not as a natural top expat destination in its own right.

Country overview

Population

52 636

Year-round temperatures

Day: 21°C až 33°C

Night: 6°C až 19°C

Climate

A dry warm climate with a hot summer and a mild winter.

Distance to the sea

780 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

5/10

Theft, burglary, road risks and increasing urban crime require routine caution, secure housing and care after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Palapye faces flash floods, extreme heat, drought and severe storms, with recurring risks to roads, power and water services.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Small business owners
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇿🇦South Africans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment