Moving to Swaziland from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Swaziland? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Swaziland compared to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe performs better than Swaziland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Swaziland generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Zimbabwe generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Lobamba |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Eswatini Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Swaziland
Visa Free
Swaziland passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa FreeData: 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?
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Swaziland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Swaziland is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Swaziland compared to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Swaziland, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Swaziland scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Swaziland compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Lobamba is 72°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Lobamba receives around 56.8 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Swaziland?
The official languages in Swaziland are English and Swazi. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Swaziland
At a Glance
ZW
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SZ
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 1,121,761 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | English, Swazi |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +263 | +268 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | — |