Moving to Belgium from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Swaziland to Belgium, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
3

people moved from Swaziland to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Swaziland and Belgium stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
BE
4.6

Belgium 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
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
BE
63.9

Belgium 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
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
BE
7.3t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
BE
51.9%

Belgium 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%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
BE
$63,600

Belgium 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

SZ
59.7 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

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

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Brussels
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Lobamba Brussels
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium?

With 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belgium can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Swaziland and Belgium.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Swaziland?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ BE
Population 1,121,761 11,847,338
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swazi Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112