Moving to Swaziland from Malta

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Malta to Swaziland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
SZ
24.7

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
SZ
15.9

Malta 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

MT
21.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
SZ
0.9t

Malta 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

MT
43.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
SZ
77.6%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
SZ
$10,600

Malta 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

MT
83.2 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
SZ
39.6

Malta performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Lobamba
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Valletta Lobamba
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Malta

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

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?

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?

Malta performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Malta?

Malta 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 42.8 in Malta. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT SZ
Population 464,186 1,121,761
Currency Euro (€) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English, Maltese English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +356 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112