- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Jordan
- Mbabane
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mbabane, Swaziland compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 34% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni69 (Dinar 3.590) | Dinar 4.000 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni54 (Dinar 2.839) | Dinar 4.726 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni28 (Dinar 1.460) | Dinar 2.105 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni13 (Dinar 0.689) | Dinar 1.144 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni24 (Dinar 1.260) | Dinar 1.600 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni30 (Dinar 1.571) | Dinar 0.500 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni62 (Dinar 3.210) | Dinar 2.340 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni21 (Dinar 1.117) | Dinar 1.650 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni20 (Dinar 1.028) | Dinar 1.300 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni16 (Dinar 0.823) | Dinar 3.910 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni78 (Dinar 4.057) | Dinar 15 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni20 (Dinar 1.035) | Dinar 1.117 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni6 (Dinar 0.326) | Dinar 0.270 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 3% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,495 (Dinar 391) | Dinar 558 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni6,500 (Dinar 339) | Dinar 407 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni496 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 45 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,112 (Dinar 371) | Dinar 314 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,883 (Dinar 203) | Dinar 223 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni324 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 23 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,240 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 31 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni11,433 (Dinar 597) | Dinar 317 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,622 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 101 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Dinar 2.504) | Dinar 4.962 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Lilangeni16 (Dinar 0.815) | Dinar 6 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 51% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni627 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 63 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni460 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 55 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni976 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 63 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni750 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 73 | - 46% | |
| 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 | Lilangeni221,875 (Dinar 11,577) | Dinar 25,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (Dinar 0.631) | Dinar 0.830 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni717 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 30 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.027 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 6% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni77 (Dinar 4.000) | Dinar 2.607 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni165 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.433 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni384 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 20 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni55 (Dinar 2.870) | Dinar 3.421 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni24 (Dinar 1.274) | Dinar 3.137 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni72 (Dinar 3.757) | Dinar 2.988 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Dinar 1.315) | Dinar 1.171 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni12 (Dinar 0.609) | Dinar 2.025 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni101 (Dinar 5.260) | Dinar 6 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 30% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni300 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 30 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni77 (Dinar 4.015) | Dinar 16 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 21 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni500 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 33 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni20 (Dinar 1.044) | Dinar 8 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Dinar 1.539) | Dinar 2.730 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni20 (Dinar 1.030) | Dinar 4.000 | - 74% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Lilangeni12,000 (Dinar 626) | Dinar 413 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.55 (Dinar 0.081) | Dinar 0.040 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni343 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 46 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni35 (Dinar 1.837) | Dinar 1.850 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,719 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 19% 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 1,369
(Lilangeni26,241)
in Mbabane.
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