Moving to Swaziland from Palau

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
SZ
24.7

Palau 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

PW
$1,857
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
SZ
15.9

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
SZ
0.9t

Swaziland performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
SZ
2.3

Palau 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

PW
1.7%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
SZ
$10,600

Palau 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

PW
74.6 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
SZ
39.6

Palau performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Swaziland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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?

Palau performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Palau?

Palau 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 17.8 in Palau. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW SZ
Population 21,695 1,121,761
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English, Palauan English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +268
Time zones 1 1