Moving to Swaziland from New Jersey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Jersey to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manzini averages 78°F vs 67°F in Newark, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from New Jersey to Swaziland, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
259 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Swaziland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Swaziland?

Top countries of origin for Swaziland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Jersey to Swaziland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
SZ
29.6%

Swaziland performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
SZ
63.4%

New Jersey performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
SZ
34.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
SZ
$4,108

New Jersey performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
SZ
64.3 yrs

New Jersey performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Weather in Swaziland vs New Jersey

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Newark Rain: 46.2 in/yr (1174 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Newark Manzini
Jan–Mar 48°/27°F (9°/-2°C) 82°/65°F (28°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/51°F (24°/11°C) 75°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 75°/52°F (24°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/36°F (14°/2°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Newark Manzini
Jan 42°/24°F (5.6°/-4.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C)
Feb 46°/26°F (7.7°/-3.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 55°/32°F (12.7°/0.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C)
Apr 67°/42°F (19.4°/5.3°C) 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C)
May 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.7°C) 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C)
Jun 85°/61°F (29.5°/16.3°C) 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.8°C) 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.4°/18.1°C) 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Sep 80°/57°F (26.5°/14.0°C) 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C)
Oct 69°/45°F (20.4°/7.3°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C)
Nov 58°/36°F (14.2°/2.4°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)
Dec 46°/28°F (7.8°/-2.2°C) 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Can you move from New Jersey to Swaziland?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Swaziland. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to New Jersey?

Swaziland performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Manzini is 78°F, compared to 67°F in Newark. Manzini receives around 36.3 in of rainfall per year, while Newark gets 46.2 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In New Jersey, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 9,548,215 1,256,174
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 —