Moving to Swaziland from Togo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Togo to Swaziland? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Togo 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
SZ
24.7

Togo 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

TG
$186
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
SZ
15.9

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
SZ
0.9t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
SZ
77.6%

Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
SZ
$10,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
SZ
39.6

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Lobamba
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Lome Lobamba
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Swaziland: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Swaziland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Togo performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG SZ
Population 8,492,333 1,121,761
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages French English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +268
Time zones 1 1