Moving to Swaziland from Portugal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Portugal to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Portugal 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Portugal and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Portugal generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Portugal 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Portugal performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lisbon | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Lisbon | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Free
Swaziland passport holder visiting Portugal
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?
With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Swaziland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Portugal and Swaziland.
Is Swaziland safe for expats?
Portugal performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Portugal?
Portugal 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 57.7 in Portugal. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
