Moving to Hungary from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Hungary, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Budapest averages 60°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Swaziland to Hungary, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2021
1

people moved from Swaziland to Hungary · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Hungary?

Top countries of origin for Hungary's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
HU
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
HU
7.4

Hungary 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
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
HU
33.0

Hungary 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
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
HU
4.5t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Hungary 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
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
HU
8.1%

Hungary 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%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
HU
$40,600

Hungary 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
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
HU
4.6

Hungary 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

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Budapest
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Lobamba Budapest
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary?

With 35.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hungary 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 Hungary.

Is Hungary safe for expats?

Hungary performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Swaziland?

Hungary generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

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

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At a Glance

SZ HU
Population 1,121,761 9,699,577
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages English, Swazi Hungarian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112