Moving to Swaziland from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
SZ
24.7

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
SZ
15.9

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IL
15.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
SZ
0.9t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
SZ
77.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.4%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
SZ
$10,600

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
SZ
39.6

Israel performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Lobamba
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Jerusalem Lobamba
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Swaziland passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

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?

Israel performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Israel?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL SZ
Population 8,914,885 1,121,761
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +972 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100