Moving to Brazil from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Swaziland to Brazil? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Swaziland to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
BR
15.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
BR
21.4

Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
BR
2.3t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
BR
1.5%

Brazil 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
BR
$18,600

Brazil 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
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
BR
13.3

Brazil 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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Brasilia
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Lobamba Brasilia
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Brazil 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 Brazil?

Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Swaziland generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Swaziland?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ BR
Population 1,121,761 217,240,060
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English, Swazi Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190