Moving to Swaziland from Benin
What to Expect
Considering a move from Benin to Swaziland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Benin 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Benin.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Benin generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Benin generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Benin generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Swaziland performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Porto-novo | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Porto-novo | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | — | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | — | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | — | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | — | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | — | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | — | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | — | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | — | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | — | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | — | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | — | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN),
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.
Benin passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Required
Swaziland passport holder visiting Benin
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Swaziland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Swaziland: 2.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Swaziland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Swaziland safe for expats?
Benin generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Benin.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Benin?
Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 2.2 in Benin. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Benin?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Benin, the official language is French.
