Moving to Swaziland from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
SZ
12.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
SZ
24.7

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
SZ
5.6

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LB
59.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
SZ
0.9t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.3
SZ
2.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
SZ
77.6%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.0%
SZ
34.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$4,473
SZ
$4,108

Lebanon 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

LB
77.9 yrs
SZ
64.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
SZ
42.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Lobamba
Jan–Mar — 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun — 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep — 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec — 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Beirut Lobamba
Jan — 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb — 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar — 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr — 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May — 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun — 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul — 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug — 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep — 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct — 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov — 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec — 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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 2.5 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?

Lebanon performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB SZ
Population 5,849,421 1,256,174
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Arabic, French English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —