Moving to Swaziland from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia to Swaziland? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gambia to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Gambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gambia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Gambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Gambia generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Gambia generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Free
Swaziland passport holder visiting Gambia
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: 2.3 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?
Gambia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Gambia?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Gambia, the official language is English.
