Moving to Swaziland from Illinois

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Illinois to Swaziland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Illinois to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 63°F in Springfield, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Illinois to Swaziland, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Illinois to Swaziland.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

IL
34.6%
SZ
16.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

IL
89.6%
SZ
59.0%

Illinois 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

IL
4.8%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$70,691
SZ
$10,600

Illinois 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

IL
76.8 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs

Illinois 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.

Springfield Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
63° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Springfield Lobamba
Jan–Mar 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Springfield Lobamba
Jan 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°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?

Usually fine from major cities in Swaziland. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Illinois?

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

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 63°F in Springfield. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Springfield gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 12,830,632 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