Moving to Pakistan from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Pakistan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
PK
10.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
PK
0.8t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
PK
162.1%

Swaziland performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
PK
$5,600

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
PK
54.0

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.

Data: Swaziland Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Islamabad
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Lobamba Islamabad
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Swaziland?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ PK
Population 1,121,761 242,923,845
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages English, Swazi English, Urdu
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15