Moving to Swaziland from Washington

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Washington to Swaziland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lobamba averages 72°F vs 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Washington to Swaziland, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
259 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Swaziland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Swaziland?

Top countries of origin for Swaziland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WA
31.1%
SZ
16.5%

Swaziland performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WA
93.1%
SZ
59.0%

Washington performs better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WA
5.3%
SZ
37.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WA
$87,768
SZ
$10,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WA
79.2 yrs
SZ
59.7 yrs

Washington performs better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Olympia Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1270 mm)
60° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Olympia Lobamba
Jan–Mar 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Olympia Lobamba
Jan 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport

United States passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

Swaziland passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Swaziland passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Swaziland. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Washington?

Swaziland performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Swaziland?

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

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At a Glance

SZ
Population 6,724,540 1,121,761
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Languages English English, Swazi
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911