Moving to Swaziland from Syria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Syria to Swaziland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Syria to Swaziland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swazi. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Swaziland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Syria generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Swaziland performs significantly better than Syria 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 Syria leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Syria 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
Syria generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Swaziland vs Syria
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Manzini |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Manzini |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Can you move from Syria to Swaziland?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and Swaziland. To live, work, or study long-term in Swaziland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Swaziland's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Required
Swaziland passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-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 Swaziland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Swaziland has 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Swaziland safe for expats?
Syria generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 15.2 in Syria. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Manzini is 78°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Manzini receives around 36.3 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
