Moving to Afghanistan from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 78°F in Manzini, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
AF
24.1

Afghanistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
AF
3.2

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
AF
0.3t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan 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

SZ
2.5
AF
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
AF
54.8%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
AF
13.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
AF
$417

Afghanistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
AF
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
AF
48.3

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Afghanistan leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Afghanistan Revenue Department (2016), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this

Weather in Afghanistan vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Kabul
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Manzini Kabul
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Can you move from Swaziland to Afghanistan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Afghanistan

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

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Afghanistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Afghanistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Afghanistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Swaziland?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ AF
Population 1,256,174 43,844,111
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages English, Swazi Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +93
Time zones 1 1