Moving to Swaziland from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Antigua and Barbuda to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Swaziland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 85°F in Saint John's, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Antigua and Barbuda and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
SZ
24.7

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
$1,241
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
SZ
15.9

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
19.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
SZ
0.9t

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
10.6
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
SZ
77.6%

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
11.0%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
SZ
$10,600

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
77.8 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
SZ
39.6

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Lobamba
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Saint John's Lobamba
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°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 Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Swaziland passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.

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?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Swaziland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Antigua and Barbuda and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda 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 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG SZ
Population 100,335 1,121,761
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +268
Time zones 1 1