Moving to Swaziland from Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 88°F in Conakry, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
SZ
24.7

Swaziland performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
SZ
15.9

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GN
94.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
SZ
0.9t

Guinea generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GN
0.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
SZ
77.6%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
SZ
$10,600

Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GN
63.9 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
SZ
39.6

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Guinea leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Lobamba
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Conakry Lobamba
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea 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.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.

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?

Swaziland performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Guinea?

Guinea 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 0.2 in Guinea. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Guinea, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GN SZ
Population 13,237,832 1,121,761
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages French English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +224 +268
Time zones 1 1