Moving to Washington from Swaziland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Swaziland to Washington — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Swaziland to Washington. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Olympia averages 60°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Swaziland to Washington, and how the trend has changed.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
How Swaziland and Washington stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Swaziland performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington 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
share of people below the poverty line
Washington performs significantly better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington performs significantly better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lobamba | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Lobamba | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological 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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Washington?
Working remotely from Washington's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Swaziland and Washington.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Swaziland?
Swaziland performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
The official language in Washington is English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
