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 78°F in Manzini, 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 World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
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 World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
BE
35.7

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
BE
44.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
BE
52.8%

Belgium performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
BE
5.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
BE
$60,750

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
BE
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
BE
3.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Belgium vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Brussels
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Manzini Brussels
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

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

Can you move from Swaziland to Belgium?

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 44.2 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 12.5 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 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 5.6 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 78°F in Manzini. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 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 1,256,174 11,941,781
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