Moving to Swaziland from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TR
2.7
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
SZ
24.7

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
SZ
15.9

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TR
39.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
SZ
0.9t

Turkey generally does better on environment, though Swaziland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
22.3
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
SZ
77.6%

Turkey performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
9.4%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
SZ
$10,600

Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TR
76.2 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
SZ
39.6

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Lobamba
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Ankara Lobamba
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Turkey passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Turkey

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

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?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Swaziland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkey and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

Turkey performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Turkey?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR SZ
Population 83,047,706 1,121,761
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Turkish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +90 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112