Moving to Swaziland from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan 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

The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
SZ
24.7

Uzbekistan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
SZ
$922
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
SZ
15.9

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
SZ
0.9t

Swaziland performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
SZ
2.3
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
SZ
77.6%

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
4.5%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
SZ
$10,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
SZ
39.6

Uzbekistan performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentLobamba
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
View all months
MonthTashkentLobamba
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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?

Uzbekistan performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ SZ
Population31,104,9371,121,761
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekEnglish, Swazi
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+998+268
Time zones11
Emergency number112