Moving to New Jersey from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to New Jersey. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Newark averages 67°F vs 78°F in Manzini, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

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

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

SZ
29.6%
NJ
30.0%

Swaziland performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SZ
63.4%
NJ
91.9%

New Jersey 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%
NJ
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
NJ
$70,788

New Jersey 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
NJ
77.5 yrs

New Jersey performs significantly better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Weather in New Jersey vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Newark Rain: 46.2 in/yr (1174 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Newark
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 48°/27°F (9°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 76°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 58°/36°F (14°/2°C)
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Month Manzini Newark
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 42°/24°F (5.6°/-4.4°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 46°/26°F (7.7°/-3.2°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 55°/32°F (12.7°/0.2°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 67°/42°F (19.4°/5.3°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.7°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 85°/61°F (29.5°/16.3°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.8°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.4°/18.1°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 80°/57°F (26.5°/14.0°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 69°/45°F (20.4°/7.3°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 58°/36°F (14.2°/2.4°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 46°/28°F (7.8°/-2.2°C)

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

Can you move from Swaziland to New Jersey?

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 New Jersey?

Working remotely from New Jersey's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Swaziland and New Jersey.

How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Swaziland?

Swaziland performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Swaziland?

The average high temperature in Newark is 67°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Newark receives around 46.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in New Jersey?

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

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 1,256,174 9,548,215
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