Moving to Swaziland from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Swaziland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swazi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
SZ
24.7

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
SZ
15.9

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
SZ
0.9t

Bangladesh performs better than Swaziland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
SZ
77.6%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
SZ
$10,600

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
SZ
39.6

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Lobamba
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Dhaka Lobamba
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Swaziland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

Bangladesh performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

BD SZ
Population 165,650,475 1,121,761
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Bengali English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999