Moving to Swaziland from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
SZ
24.7

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
SZ
15.9

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
SZ
0.9t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
SZ
77.6%

Brazil performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
SZ
$10,600

Brazil performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
SZ
39.6

Brazil performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Lobamba
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Brasilia Lobamba
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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?

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR SZ
Population 217,240,060 1,121,761
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Portuguese English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +268
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190