Moving to Cameroon from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Swaziland to Cameroon. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yaounde averages 84°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
CM
10.6

Cameroon 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
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
CM
1.3

Cameroon 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
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
CM
0.4t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Cameroon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
CM
1.6%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
CM
$4,800

Swaziland generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
CM
48.7

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in life expectancy.

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

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Yaounde
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Lobamba Yaounde
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.
Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

Cameroon performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Swaziland?

Cameroon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ CM
Population 1,121,761 29,321,637
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Swazi English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112