Moving to Swaziland from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Swaziland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
SZ
12.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
SZ
24.7

Seychelles 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

SC
$1,402
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SC
66.0
SZ
5.6

Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
SZ
0.9t

Seychelles 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

SC
31.6
SZ
2.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
SZ
63.4%

Seychelles performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
SZ
34.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$19,449
SZ
$4,108

Seychelles 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

SC
76.3 yrs
SZ
64.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
SZ
42.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018), Ministry of Finance (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Lobamba
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Victoria Lobamba
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Swaziland passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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: 2.5 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?

Seychelles performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC SZ
Population 122,730 1,256,174
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English, Swazi
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +268
Time zones 1 1