- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Jordan
- Mbabane
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mbabane, Swaziland compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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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% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JOD
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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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