Moving to Swaziland from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates 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 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United Arab Emirates and Swaziland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
SZ
24.7

United Arab Emirates performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
SZ
15.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AE
70.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
SZ
0.9t

Swaziland performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
SZ
77.6%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
SZ
$10,600

United Arab Emirates performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
SZ
39.6

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAbu DhabiLobamba
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
View all months
MonthAbu DhabiLobamba
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°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 United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.
Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

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

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 United Arab Emirates and Swaziland.

Is Swaziland safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to United Arab Emirates?

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE SZ
Population9,915,8031,121,761
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
LanguagesArabicEnglish, Swazi
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+971+268
Time zones11
Emergency number999