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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
HK
40.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

SZ
1,200 kWh
HK
6,359 kWh

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
HK
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
HK
$56,983

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
HK
85.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
HK
2.5

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Hong Kong vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Manzini Hong Kong
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

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

Can you move from Swaziland to Hong Kong?

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: 40.3 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 12.5 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 78°F in Manzini. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 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 1,256,174 7,498,900
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