Moving to Swaziland from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay 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 Uruguay to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
SZ
24.7

Uruguay 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

UY
$3,135
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
SZ
15.9

Uruguay 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

UY
16.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
SZ
0.9t

Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
SZ
77.6%

Uruguay 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

UY
8.3%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
SZ
$10,600

Uruguay performs better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UY
78.4 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
SZ
39.6

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

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Lobamba
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Montevideo Lobamba
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

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 2.3 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?

Uruguay performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Uruguay?

Uruguay 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 46.3 in Uruguay. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY SZ
Population 3,407,213 1,121,761
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Spanish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +598 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911