Moving to Tanzania from Swaziland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Swaziland to Tanzania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Swaziland to Tanzania. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dodoma averages 84°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Swaziland to Tanzania, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Tanzania?
Top countries of origin for Tanzania's foreign-born residents.
- 222,115
- 70,736
- 24,274
- 22,287
- 13,052
- 7,637
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Swaziland
Key Indicator Comparison
How Swaziland and Tanzania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tanzania 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
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tanzania performs significantly better than Swaziland across all environment metrics.
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
Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in water stress level.
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
Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.
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
Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Tanzania 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lobamba | Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
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| Month | Lobamba | Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| May | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) | 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) |
| Jun | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) | 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) | 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) | 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) |
| Nov | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) |
| Dec | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) | 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological Service,
Tanzania Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland and Tanzania. To live, work, or study long-term in Tanzania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tanzania's immigration authority.
Swaziland passport holder visiting Tanzania
Visa Free
Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
With 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tanzania 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 Tanzania.
Is Tanzania safe for expats?
Tanzania performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.
How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Swaziland?
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).
What's the weather like in Tanzania compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.
What language do they speak in Tanzania?
The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
