Moving to Swaziland from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela 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 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Venezuela to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
SZ
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
SZ
24.7

Venezuela 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

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

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
SZ
15.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
SZ
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
SZ
0.9t

Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
SZ
2.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
SZ
77.6%

Venezuela 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

VE
5.5%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
SZ
$10,600

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
SZ
39.6

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

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Lobamba
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Caracas Lobamba
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

Venezuela performs better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela 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 16.6 in Venezuela. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

VE SZ
Population 29,789,730 1,121,761
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages Spanish English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171