Moving to Swaziland from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cameroon to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 84°F in Yaounde, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
SZ
24.7

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
SZ
15.9

Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
SZ
0.9t

Cameroon generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CM
2.2
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
SZ
77.6%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
SZ
$10,600

Cameroon 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

CM
63.3 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
SZ
39.6

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Lobamba
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Yaounde Lobamba
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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?

Cameroon performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon 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 1.3 in Cameroon. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM SZ
Population 29,321,637 1,121,761
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English, French English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +237 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112