Moving to Swaziland from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania 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

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
SZ
24.7

Mauritania 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

MR
$302
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
SZ
15.9

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
SZ
0.9t

Mauritania 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

MR
0.3
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
SZ
77.6%

Mauritania 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

MR
10.5%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
SZ
$10,600

Mauritania generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
SZ
39.6

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Mauritania leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

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?

Mauritania performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania 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 2.4 in Mauritania. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

MR SZ
Population 4,161,925 1,121,761
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Arabic English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +222 +268
Time zones 1 1