Moving to Swaziland from Belgium

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belgium 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 — Manzini averages 78°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
SZ
12.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
SZ
24.7

Belgium 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

BE
$7,489
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BE
35.7
SZ
5.6

Belgium 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

BE
15.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
SZ
0.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
44.2
SZ
2.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
52.8%
SZ
77.6%

Belgium performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.9%
SZ
34.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$60,750
SZ
$4,108

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BE
82.3 yrs
SZ
64.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.1
SZ
42.2

Belgium performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Swaziland vs Belgium

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Manzini
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 82°/65°F (28°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) 75°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) 75°/52°F (24°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Brussels Manzini
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Can you move from Belgium to Swaziland?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Belgium

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

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 2.5 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 Belgium and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 35.7 in Belgium. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Manzini is 78°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Manzini receives around 36.3 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE SZ
Population 11,941,781 1,256,174
Currency Euro (€) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Dutch, French, German English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +32 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —