Moving to Swaziland from Ecuador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ecuador 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Ecuador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EC
27.0
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EC
23.4
SZ
24.7

Ecuador 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

EC
$1,238
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EC
23.1
SZ
15.9

Ecuador 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

EC
23.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EC
2.6t
SZ
0.9t

Ecuador 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

EC
15.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EC
6.8%
SZ
77.6%

Ecuador 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

EC
3.4%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EC
$14,300
SZ
$10,600

Ecuador 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

EC
77.5 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EC
18.1
SZ
39.6

Ecuador generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Data: Servicio de Rentas Internas del Ecuador, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Quito Rain: 43.2 in/yr (1098 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Quito Lobamba
Jan–Mar 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/50°F (21°/10°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/49°F (22°/9°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/49°F (21°/10°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Quito Lobamba
Jan 70°/50°F (21.2°/9.8°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 69°/50°F (20.8°/10.1°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 70°/50°F (20.9°/10.2°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.1°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 70°/50°F (21.1°/9.8°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 71°/49°F (21.5°/9.4°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.6°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 72°/49°F (22.3°/9.4°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 71°/49°F (21.8°/9.5°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.6°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.7°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología - INAMHI, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ecuador 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.

Ecuador passport

Ecuador passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Ecuador

Visa Free
Swaziland passport holders can enter Ecuador 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?

Ecuador 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 27.0 in Ecuador.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Ecuador?

Ecuador 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 23.1 in Ecuador. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ecuador: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 71°F in Quito. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Quito gets 43.2 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

EC SZ
Population 17,289,554 1,121,761
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Spanish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +593 +268
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911