Moving to Swaziland from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tajikistan to Swaziland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
SZ
24.7

Tajikistan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
18.7
SZ
5.6

Tajikistan performs 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
SZ
0.9t

Swaziland performs significantly 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

TJ
1.0
SZ
2.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
SZ
77.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$1,637
SZ
$4,108

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
23.5
SZ
42.2

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), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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?

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

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Tajikistan?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

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