Moving to Swaziland from Dominica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominica to Swaziland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Dominica to Swaziland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominica generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate.
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
Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Swaziland performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Dominica performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Dominica performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Dominica generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2000–2009). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Roseau | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Roseau | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Eswatini Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.
Dominica passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Free
Swaziland passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: 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: 2.5 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?
Dominica generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Dominica?
Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Dominica?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Dominica, the official language is English.
