Moving to Swaziland from Albania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Albania to Swaziland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Albania 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

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
SZ
24.7

Albania 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

AL
$1,464
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
SZ
15.9

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
SZ
0.9t

Albania generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
SZ
77.6%

Albania performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
SZ
$10,600

Albania performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
SZ
39.6

Albania generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Data: Albanian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania 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.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Swaziland: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Swaziland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Albania performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL SZ
Population 3,095,344 1,121,761
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Albanian English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +355 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112