Moving to Swaziland from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa to Swaziland.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.3
SZ
12.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
SZ
24.7

Samoa 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

WS
$475
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.6
SZ
5.6

Samoa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

WS
34.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
SZ
0.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.9
SZ
2.5
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

WS
75.3%
SZ
63.4%

Samoa generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
5.0%
SZ
34.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$5,873
SZ
$4,108

Samoa performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

WS
71.8 yrs
SZ
64.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
12.3
SZ
42.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Swaziland vs Samoa

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Manzini
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 82°/65°F (28°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 75°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 75°/52°F (24°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
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Month Apia Manzini
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Can you move from Samoa to Swaziland?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Samoa

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

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 2.5 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?

Samoa performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Samoa?

Samoa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in health coverage index. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 5.6 in Samoa. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Manzini is 78°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Manzini receives around 36.3 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS SZ
Population 219,306 1,256,174
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English, Samoan English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +685 +268
Time zones 1 1