Moving to Swaziland from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Swaziland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
SZ
24.7

Guyana 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

GY
$1,331
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
SZ
15.9

Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
SZ
0.9t

Guyana 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

GY
13.1
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
SZ
77.6%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
SZ
$10,600

Guyana 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

GY
71.9 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
SZ
39.6

Guyana 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.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Lobamba
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Georgetown Lobamba
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Swaziland passport holders can enter Guyana 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?

Guyana 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 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Guyana?

Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in health coverage index. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

GY SZ
Population 789,683 1,121,761
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +268
Time zones 1 1