Moving to Dominica from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Dominica. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
DM
11.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
DM
11.2

Swaziland performs better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
DM
1.3t

Swaziland performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
DM
10.0%

Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
DM
$15,900

Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
DM
11.3

Dominica 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Roseau
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Lobamba Roseau
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?

With 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica 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 Dominica.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Swaziland generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Swaziland?

Swaziland performs better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

SZ DM
Population 1,121,761 74,629
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Swazi English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +1767
Time zones 1 1