Moving to Swaziland from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
SZ
24.7

Jordan 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

JO
$798
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
SZ
15.9

Jordan performs better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
SZ
0.9t

Jordan 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

JO
7.1
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
SZ
77.6%

Jordan 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

JO
17.9%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
SZ
$10,600

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
SZ
39.6

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

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Lobamba
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Amman Lobamba
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Swaziland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.

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 2.3 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 Jordan and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Jordan?

Jordan performs better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

JO SZ
Population 10,998,531 1,121,761
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Arabic English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911