Moving to Swaziland from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Swaziland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Pakistan to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
SZ
24.7

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
SZ
15.9

Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
SZ
0.9t

Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
SZ
77.6%

Swaziland performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
SZ
$10,600

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
SZ
39.6

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Lobamba
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Islamabad Lobamba
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

Pakistan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan 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 10.8 in Pakistan. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK SZ
Population 242,923,845 1,121,761
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English, Urdu English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15