Moving to Bahrain from Swaziland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Swaziland to Bahrain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Swaziland to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manama averages 86°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Swaziland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Swaziland performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bahrain performs significantly better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bahrain 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lobamba | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lobamba | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) |
| Mar | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) |
| Apr | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| May | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) |
| Jun | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) |
| Jul | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) |
| Aug | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) |
| Sep | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) |
| Oct | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) |
| Dec | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological Service,
Bahrain Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland and Bahrain. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahrain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahrain's immigration authority.
Swaziland passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bahrain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahrain safe for expats?
Bahrain performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.
How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Swaziland?
Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).
What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.
What language do they speak in Bahrain?
The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
