Moving to Cyprus from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
CY
3.9

Cyprus 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
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
CY
5.4t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
CY
32.1%

Cyprus 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
CY
$50,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
CY
8.4

Cyprus 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

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Nicosia
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Lobamba Nicosia
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cyprus has 38.6 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 Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Swaziland?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ CY
Population 1,121,761 1,295,102
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swazi Greek, Turkish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112