Moving to Swaziland from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
SZ
24.7

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
SZ
15.9

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
SZ
0.9t

Swaziland performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
14.9
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
SZ
77.6%

Kazakhstan performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
SZ
$10,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
SZ
39.6

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

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Lobamba
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Astana Lobamba
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Swaziland has 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ SZ
Population 19,398,331 1,121,761
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +268
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112