Moving to Belize from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Belize. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
BZ
17.5

Swaziland generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
BZ
10.8

Belize 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
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
BZ
0.9t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Belize 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
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
BZ
1.3%

Belize 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%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
BZ
$12,800

Belize 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
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
BZ
11.2

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

Data: 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

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Belmopan
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Lobamba Belmopan
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Swaziland passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Belize 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 Belize?

With 9.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belize 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 Belize.

Is Belize safe for expats?

Swaziland generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Swaziland?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ BZ
Population 1,121,761 412,387
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English, Swazi Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +501
Time zones 1 1