Moving to Portugal from Swaziland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Swaziland to Portugal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Swaziland to Portugal, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lisbon averages 69°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 Portugal, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Portugal?
Top countries of origin for Portugal's foreign-born residents.
- 179,524
- 154,017
- 104,164
- 80,570
- 68,299
- 53,384
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51.660
Swaziland
Key Indicator Comparison
How Swaziland and Portugal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Portugal leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Portugal performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Portugal 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), Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Portugal vs Swaziland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manzini | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Manzini | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological Service,
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Can you move from Swaziland to Portugal?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland and Portugal. To live, work, or study long-term in Portugal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Portugal's immigration authority.
Swaziland passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Required
Portugal passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Portugal?
With 45.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Portugal 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 Portugal.
Is Portugal safe for expats?
Portugal performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Swaziland?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 58.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
