Moving to Kazakhstan from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Almaty averages 58°F vs 78°F in Manzini, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
KZ
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
KZ
37.5

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
KZ
12.6t

Swaziland performs better than Kazakhstan 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
KZ
15.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
KZ
34.6%

Kazakhstan 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%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
KZ
$14,692

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
KZ
7.4

Kazakhstan 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), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Kazakhstan vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Almaty Rain: 25.2 in/yr (641 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Almaty
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 71°/51°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 81°/59°F (27°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 46°/27°F (8°/-3°C)
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Month Manzini Almaty
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 30°/12°F (-1.3°/-11.1°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 32°/15°F (0.2°/-9.5°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.4°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 62°/42°F (16.5°/5.6°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 71°/52°F (21.7°/10.9°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.6°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.3°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 74°/52°F (23.4°/11.0°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 61°/40°F (15.9°/4.6°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 43°/26°F (6.2°/-3.3°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 33°/16°F (0.4°/-8.8°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Can you move from Swaziland to Kazakhstan?

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?

With 15.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Swaziland?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Almaty is 58°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Almaty receives around 25.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ KZ
Population 1,256,174 20,843,754
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages English, Swazi Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number — 112