Moving to Swaziland from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Afghanistan to Swaziland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Swaziland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swazi. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
SZ
24.7

Afghanistan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
SZ
15.9

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
SZ
0.9t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
SZ
77.6%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
SZ
$10,600

Afghanistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
SZ
39.6

Swaziland performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Lobamba
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Kabul Lobamba
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Swaziland. To live, work, or study long-term in Swaziland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Swaziland's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Swaziland.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Swaziland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Swaziland has 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Afghanistan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF SZ
Population 38,346,720 1,121,761
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +93 +268
Time zones 1 1