Moving to Tajikistan from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
TJ
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
TJ
13.9

Tajikistan 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
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
TJ
18.7

Tajikistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
TJ
0.9t

Swaziland performs better than Tajikistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
TJ
1.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
TJ
69.9%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
TJ
6.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
TJ
$1,637

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
TJ
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
TJ
23.5

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

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

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Dushanbe
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 52°/33°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 92°/59°F (33°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 62°/39°F (17°/4°C)
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Month Lobamba Dushanbe
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

With 1.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan.

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Tajikistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tajikistan is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Swaziland?

Tajikistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 18.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Dushanbe is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Dushanbe receives around 25.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ TJ
Population 1,256,174 10,786,734
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages English, Swazi Russian, Tajik
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +992
Time zones 1 1