Moving to Swaziland from North Carolina

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from North Carolina to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from North Carolina to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from North Carolina to Swaziland, and how the trend has changed.

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

How North Carolina and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NC
33.6%
SZ
16.5%

Swaziland performs significantly better than North Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NC
88.7%
SZ
59.0%

North Carolina 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

NC
3.4%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$59,308
SZ
$10,600

North Carolina performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NC
76.1 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs

North Carolina 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.

Asheville Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
67° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asheville Lobamba
Jan–Mar 52°/32°F (11°/0°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Asheville Lobamba
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 50°/31°F (10.2°/-0.6°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 58°/37°F (14.4°/2.9°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 75°/53°F (23.9°/11.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.1°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.7°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.8°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 68°/46°F (19.9°/7.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.7°/3.1°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 49°/30°F (9.4°/-0.9°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Eswatini Meteorological 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

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?

Working remotely from Swaziland's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Carolina and Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to North Carolina?

Swaziland performs significantly better than North Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to North Carolina?

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 67°F in Asheville. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asheville gets 37.0 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In North Carolina, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 9,535,483 1,121,761
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