Moving to Swaziland from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
SZ
24.7

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
SZ
15.9

Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
SZ
0.9t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
SZ
77.6%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
SZ
$10,600

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
SZ
39.6

Saint Lucia 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Lobamba
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Castries Lobamba
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Swaziland passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.

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?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Saint Lucia?

Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC SZ
Population 167,122 1,121,761
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +268
Time zones 1 1