Moving to Swaziland from Arizona

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arizona to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 87°F in Phoenix, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Arizona to Swaziland.

Living there in 2020
259 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Swaziland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Swaziland?

Top countries of origin for Swaziland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Arizona.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AZ
33.6%
SZ
16.5%

Swaziland performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
SZ
59.0%

Arizona performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
SZ
$10,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs

Arizona performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phoenix Lobamba
Jan–Mar 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Phoenix Lobamba
Jan 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Swaziland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and Swaziland are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Arizona?

Swaziland performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 6,392,017 1,121,761
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911