Moving to Swaziland from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg 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 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
SZ
24.7

Luxembourg performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
SZ
15.9

Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
SZ
0.9t

Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
SZ
77.6%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
SZ
$10,600

Luxembourg 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

LU
83.0 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
SZ
39.6

Luxembourg performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Lobamba
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Luxembourg Lobamba
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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 Luxembourg and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg 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 29.9 in Luxembourg. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU SZ
Population 650,364 1,121,761
Currency Euro (€) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112