Moving to Swaziland from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montenegro 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 Montenegro to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
SZ
24.7

Montenegro 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

ME
$2,908
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
SZ
15.9

Montenegro 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

ME
60.0
SZ
66.0

Montenegro performs better than Swaziland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ME
31.3
SZ
2.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
SZ
1,137 kWh

Montenegro 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

ME
15.2%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
SZ
$10,600

Montenegro performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ME
77.8 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
SZ
39.6

Montenegro performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Lobamba
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
View all months
Month Podgorica Lobamba
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

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 2.3 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?

Montenegro performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Montenegro?

Montenegro 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 27.5 in Montenegro. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME SZ
Population 604,966 1,121,761
Currency Euro (€) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Montenegrin English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +382 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112