Moving to Swaziland from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Swaziland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 58°F in Albany, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New York to Swaziland.
Who's moving to Swaziland?
Top countries of origin for Swaziland's foreign-born residents.
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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to New York.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Swaziland performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New York performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Albany | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Free
Swaziland passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Swaziland?
From major Swaziland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Swaziland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to New York?
Swaziland performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In New York, the official language is English.
