Moving to Swaziland from Hawaii

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hawaii to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Hawaii to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 84°F in Honolulu, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Hawaii to Swaziland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
259 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Swaziland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Swaziland?

Top countries of origin for Swaziland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Hawaii and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

HI
25.6%
SZ
16.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

HI
91.2%
SZ
59.0%

Hawaii performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

HI
2.2%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

HI
$64,124
SZ
$10,600

Hawaii performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

HI
80.7 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs

Hawaii performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honolulu Rain: 17.1 in/yr (434 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honolulu Lobamba
Jan–Mar 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Honolulu Lobamba
Jan 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Swaziland's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Hawaii and Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Hawaii?

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

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 1,360,301 1,121,761
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911