Moving to Hong Kong from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
HK
4.6t

Swaziland performs better than Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

SZ
1,137 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong 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
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
HK
2.5

Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

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

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Lobamba Hong Kong
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 39.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Swaziland?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ HK
Population 1,121,761 7,276,588
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages English, Swazi Chinese, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999