Moving to Ireland from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Ireland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 78°F in Manzini, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Swaziland to Ireland.

Living there in 2020
22 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Swaziland live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
IE
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
IE
38.8

Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
IE
6.0t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
IE
32.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
IE
8.1%

Ireland 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%
IE
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
IE
$131,592

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
IE
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
IE
3.4

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Ireland vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Dublin
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Manzini Dublin
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Can you move from Swaziland to Ireland?

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Swaziland?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ IE
Population 1,256,174 5,484,367
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swazi English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112