- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Jordan
- Mbabane
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mbabane, Swaziland compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 27% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni67 (Dinar 3.949) | Dinar 4.000 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni59 (Dinar 3.438) | Dinar 4.935 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (Dinar 1.603) | Dinar 2.105 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni14 (Dinar 0.806) | Dinar 1.184 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni24 (Dinar 1.432) | Dinar 1.600 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni22 (Dinar 1.293) | Dinar 0.500 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni63 (Dinar 3.673) | Dinar 2.340 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni22 (Dinar 1.268) | Dinar 1.650 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni25 (Dinar 1.453) | Dinar 1.300 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni14 (Dinar 0.802) | Dinar 3.910 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni78 (Dinar 4.571) | Dinar 15 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni20 (Dinar 1.143) | Dinar 1.002 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.81 (Dinar 0.340) | Dinar 0.270 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 2% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,075 (Dinar 414) | Dinar 558 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni5,509 (Dinar 322) | Dinar 407 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni476 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 45 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni5,845 (Dinar 342) | Dinar 314 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,234 (Dinar 189) | Dinar 223 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni280 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 23 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni992 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 31 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,763 (Dinar 337) | Dinar 315 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,520 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 122 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni46 (Dinar 2.718) | Dinar 4.798 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Lilangeni16 (Dinar 0.915) | Dinar 5.709 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 44% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni650 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 63 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni467 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 55 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni975 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 72 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni802 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 73 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 14% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni215,986 (Dinar 12,644) | Dinar 25,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (Dinar 0.698) | Dinar 0.830 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni573 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 30 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Lilangeni220 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 8 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 12% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni82 (Dinar 4.824) | Dinar 2.527 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.761 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni336 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 22 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni43 (Dinar 2.530) | Dinar 2.887 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni24 (Dinar 1.433) | Dinar 3.289 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni56 (Dinar 3.274) | Dinar 3.234 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni26 (Dinar 1.523) | Dinar 1.231 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni12 (Dinar 0.683) | Dinar 2.503 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni101 (Dinar 5.902) | Dinar 7 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 38% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni256 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 32 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni77 (Dinar 4.528) | Dinar 16 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni441 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 21 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni381 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 33 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni23 (Dinar 1.321) | Dinar 7 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Dinar 1.743) | Dinar 2.730 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni21 (Dinar 1.257) | Dinar 4.000 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni6,867 (Dinar 402) | Dinar 410 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (Dinar 0.110) | Dinar 0.040 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni334 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 46 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni37 (Dinar 2.145) | Dinar 1.850 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,639 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05854
JOD
/
SZL
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Cost of living in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 20% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,700
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,364
(Lilangeni23,297)
in Mbabane.
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