Moving to Rhode Island from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to Rhode Island — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Swaziland to Rhode Island. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Providence averages 61°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Swaziland to Rhode Island, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to Rhode Island.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

SZ
29.6%
RI
31.6%

Swaziland performs better than Rhode Island across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SZ
63.4%
RI
90.8%

Rhode Island 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%
RI
4.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
RI
$56,938

Rhode Island 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
RI
78.2 yrs

Rhode Island performs significantly better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

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

Providence Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Providence
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 68°/49°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 53°/35°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Lobamba Providence
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°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 Rhode Island?

Usually fine from major cities in Rhode Island. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Swaziland?

Swaziland performs better than Rhode Island across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Swaziland?

The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Rhode Island?

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

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 1,256,174 1,114,521
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