Moving to Swaziland from Dominica

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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?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
SZ
24.7

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
SZ
15.9

Swaziland performs significantly better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
SZ
0.9t

Swaziland performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
SZ
77.6%

Dominica 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

DM
23.0%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
SZ
$10,600

Dominica 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

DM
78.2 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
SZ
39.6

Dominica 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.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor 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

Dominica passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Dominica

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

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?

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Dominica?

Swaziland performs significantly better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 11.2 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.

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At a Glance

DM SZ
Population 74,629 1,121,761
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +268
Time zones 1 1