Moving to Swaziland from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Swaziland? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi performs better than Swaziland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Malawi generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Malawi generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malawi generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Free
Swaziland passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Swaziland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Swaziland: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Swaziland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Swaziland safe for expats?
Malawi performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Malawi?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
