Moving to Azerbaijan from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Azerbaijan, and you’d need to navigate life in Azerbaijani. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Azerbaijan compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
AZ
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
AZ
17.2

Azerbaijan 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
AZ
$993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
AZ
30.9

Azerbaijan 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

SZ
66.0
AZ
114.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
AZ
3.8t

Swaziland performs better than Azerbaijan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
AZ
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
AZ
57.3%

Azerbaijan performs significantly 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

SZ
37.6%
AZ
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
AZ
$21,300

Azerbaijan performs significantly 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

SZ
59.7 yrs
AZ
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
AZ
23.5

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

Data: Swaziland Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Baku
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 72°/58°F (22°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 83°/71°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 57°/48°F (14°/9°C)
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Month Lobamba Baku
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Azerbaijan passport holders can enter Swaziland 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 Azerbaijan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Azerbaijan: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Azerbaijan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Azerbaijan safe for expats?

Azerbaijan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Azerbaijan is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Azerbaijan compared to Swaziland?

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Azerbaijan, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Azerbaijan scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Baku is 65°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Baku receives around 8.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

The official language in Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ AZ
Population 1,121,761 10,353,296
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Languages English, Swazi Azerbaijani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +994
Time zones 1 1