Moving to Massachusetts from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Massachusetts. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Boston averages 59°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2022
19 ↓ 21% vs 2021

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Massachusetts compared to Swaziland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

SZ
16.5%
MA
28.8%

Swaziland performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

SZ
59.0%
MA
91.9%

Massachusetts performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
MA
4.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
MA
$87,892

Massachusetts 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
MA
79.0 yrs

Massachusetts performs significantly better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Boston Rain: 43.8 in/yr (1112 mm)
59° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Boston
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 78°/62°F (25°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 51°/38°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Lobamba Boston
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
United States 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 Massachusetts?

From major Massachusetts cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Swaziland and Massachusetts are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Massachusetts compared to Swaziland?

Swaziland performs better than Massachusetts across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Boston is 59°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Boston receives around 43.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Massachusetts?

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

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 1,121,761 6,547,629
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Swazi English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911