Moving to Swaziland from Paraguay

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Paraguay to Swaziland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Paraguay to Swaziland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swazi. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
SZ
24.7

Paraguay 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

PY
$1,469
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
SZ
15.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
SZ
0.9t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
SZ
77.6%

Paraguay 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

PY
5.8%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
SZ
$10,600

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
SZ
39.6

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Lobamba
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Asuncion Lobamba
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Swaziland: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Swaziland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Paraguay performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay 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 38.8 in Paraguay. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY SZ
Population 7,356,409 1,121,761
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911