Moving to Swaziland from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Swaziland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swazi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manzini averages 78°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.3
SZ
12.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
SZ
24.7

Indonesia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

ID
5.2
SZ
5.6

Indonesia 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

ID
58.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
SZ
0.9t

Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ID
4.9
SZ
2.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
SZ
77.6%

Indonesia performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.2%
SZ
34.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$5,060
SZ
$4,108

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ID
71.3 yrs
SZ
64.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
15.2
SZ
42.2

Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Swaziland vs Indonesia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Manzini
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 82°/65°F (28°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 75°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 75°/52°F (24°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Jakarta Manzini
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Can you move from Indonesia to Swaziland?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

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?

With 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Swaziland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Indonesia and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Indonesia performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 5.2 in Indonesia. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Manzini is 78°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Manzini receives around 36.3 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

ID SZ
Population 285,721,236 1,256,174
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Indonesian English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +62 +268
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112 —