Moving to Swaziland from District of Columbia

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from District of Columbia to Swaziland.

Living there in 2020
259 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Swaziland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Swaziland?

Top countries of origin for Swaziland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to District of Columbia.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

DC
25.3%
SZ
29.6%

District of Columbia performs better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

DC
90.3%
SZ
63.4%

District of Columbia performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DC
6.4%
SZ
34.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DC
$209,167
SZ
$4,108

District of Columbia performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

DC
78.0 yrs
SZ
64.3 yrs

District of Columbia performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Washington Rain: 41.5 in/yr (1055 mm)
66° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Washington Lobamba
Jan–Mar 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Washington Lobamba
Jan 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Swaziland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in District of Columbia and Swaziland are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to District of Columbia?

District of Columbia performs better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to District of Columbia?

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In District of Columbia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 693,645 1,256,174
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 —