Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Swaziland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Swaziland to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Swaziland to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Swaziland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lobamba | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Lobamba | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) |
| May | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) |
| Nov | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) |
| Dec | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological Service,
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Swaziland passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.
How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Swaziland?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).
What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
