Moving to Swaziland from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia 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 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Cambodia 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
Cambodia 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
Cambodia 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
Cambodia 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
Cambodia generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.
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
Cambodia 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
Cambodia generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.
Data: General Department of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phnom Penh | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Required
Swaziland passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 2.3 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 Cambodia and Swaziland.
Is Swaziland safe for expats?
Cambodia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Cambodia?
Cambodia 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 2.1 in Cambodia. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
