Moving to Swaziland from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bosnia and Herzegovina and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). 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 | Sarajevo | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Free
Swaziland passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina and Swaziland.
Is Swaziland safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
