Moving to India from Swaziland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to India — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Swaziland to India. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 78°F in Manzini, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
India performs significantly better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Swaziland performs better than India across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
India generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Swaziland generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Swaziland generally does better on family life, though India leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Government of India (2016), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this
Weather in India vs Swaziland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manzini | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
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| Month | Manzini | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological Service,
India Meteorological Department
Can you move from Swaziland to India?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Swaziland passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from India?
Internet is rarely the blocker — India has 3.1 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 India safe for expats?
India performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.
How is healthcare in India compared to Swaziland?
India performs significantly better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).
What's the weather like in India compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
