Moving to Swaziland from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait 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 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
SZ
24.7

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
SZ
15.9

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
SZ
0.9t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
SZ
77.6%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
SZ
$10,600

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
SZ
39.6

Kuwait performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Lobamba
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Kuwait City Lobamba
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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?

Kuwait performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

KW SZ
Population 3,068,155 1,121,761
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Arabic English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +965 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112