Moving to Swaziland from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
SZ
24.7

Austria performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
SZ
15.9

Austria 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

AT
17.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
SZ
0.9t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
SZ
77.6%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
SZ
$10,600

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
SZ
39.6

Austria performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Lobamba
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Vienna Lobamba
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Austria

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

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?

Austria performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Austria?

Austria 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 55.1 in Austria. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

AT SZ
Population 8,913,088 1,121,761
Currency Euro (€) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages German English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +43 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112