Moving to Swaziland from Spain

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Spain to Swaziland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Spain 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 Spain and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
SZ
24.7

Spain 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

ES
$4,935
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ES
44.8
SZ
15.9

Spain 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

ES
10.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ES
4.5t
SZ
0.9t

Spain 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

ES
36.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ES
43.2%
SZ
77.6%

Spain 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

ES
12.1%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
SZ
$10,600

Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.5
SZ
39.6

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

Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madrid Lobamba
Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Madrid Lobamba
Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Spain

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

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?

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 Spain and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Spain performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Spain?

Spain 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 44.8 in Spain. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES SZ
Population 47,163,418 1,121,761
Currency Euro (€) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +34 +268
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112