Moving to Swaziland from Cuba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cuba 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 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
SZ
24.7

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
SZ
15.9

Cuba 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
SZ
0.9t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
SZ
77.6%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
SZ
$10,600

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
SZ
39.6

Cuba performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Lobamba
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Havana Lobamba
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

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 Cuba and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Cuba?

Cuba 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 94.3 in Cuba. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU SZ
Population 11,008,112 1,121,761
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Spanish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106