Moving to Uzbekistan from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
UZ
4.1t

Swaziland performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
UZ
26.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
UZ
121.8%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
UZ
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

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.

LobambaRain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72°/51°F

Avg. annual high / low

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsLobambaTashkent
Jan–Mar76°/58°F (24°/14°C)49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun70°/46°F (21°/8°C)81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep71°/44°F (21°/7°C)91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec73°/55°F (23°/13°C)58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
View all months
MonthLobambaTashkent
Jan77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

With 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Swaziland?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ UZ
Population1,121,76131,104,937
CurrencySwazi Lilangeni (SZL)Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
LanguagesEnglish, SwaziRussian, Uzbek
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+268+998
Time zones11
Emergency number112