Moving to Swaziland from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia 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 Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
SZ
24.7

Bolivia 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

BO
$756
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
SZ
15.9

Bolivia 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

BO
54.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
SZ
0.9t

Bolivia 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

BO
10.9
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
SZ
77.6%

Bolivia 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

BO
3.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
SZ
$10,600

Bolivia 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

BO
72.5 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
SZ
39.6

Bolivia performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Swaziland: 2.3 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?

Bolivia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia 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 12.7 in Bolivia. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO SZ
Population 12,054,379 1,121,761
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110