Moving to Swaziland from Croatia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Croatia 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 60°F in Zagreb, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Croatia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HR
0.8
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HR
8.1
SZ
24.7

Croatia 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

HR
$3,229
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HR
36.1
SZ
15.9

Croatia 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

HR
31.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HR
4.8t
SZ
0.9t

Croatia 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

HR
27.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HR
1.5%
SZ
77.6%

Croatia 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

HR
6.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HR
$41,300
SZ
$10,600

Croatia generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HR
77.2 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HR
8.7
SZ
39.6

Croatia performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Croatia Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Zagreb Rain: 33.7 in/yr (856 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Zagreb Lobamba
Jan–Mar 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Zagreb Lobamba
Jan 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Croatia 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.

Croatia passport

Croatia passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Croatia

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

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?

Croatia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Croatia.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Croatia?

Croatia 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 36.1 in Croatia. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Croatia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 60°F in Zagreb. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Zagreb gets 33.7 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Croatia, the official language is Croatian.

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At a Glance

HR SZ
Population 4,188,853 1,121,761
Currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Croatian English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +385 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112