- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Nigeria
- Mbabane
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mbabane, Swaziland compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 11% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni67 (1,977 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni59 (1,721 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (802 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni14 (403 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni24 (717 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni22 (647 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni63 (1,838 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni22 (635 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni25 (727 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni14 (401 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni78 (2,288 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni20 (572 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.81 (170 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Mbabane (Swaziland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,075 (207,318 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni5,509 (161,414 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni476 (13,943 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni5,845 (171,275 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,234 (94,763 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni280 (8,219 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni992 (29,053 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,763 (168,869 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,520 (44,546 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni46 (1,360 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Lilangeni16 (458 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mbabane (Swaziland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni650 (19,046 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni467 (13,674 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni975 (28,577 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni802 (23,499 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 23% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni215,986 (6,328,679 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (350 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni573 (16,787 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Lilangeni220 (6,459 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mbabane (Swaziland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni82 (2,414 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (3,324 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni336 (9,841 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni43 (1,266 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni24 (717 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni56 (1,638 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni26 (762 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni12 (342 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni101 (2,954 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mbabane (Swaziland) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni256 (7,488 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni77 (2,266 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni441 (12,913 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni381 (11,172 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni23 (661 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (872 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni21 (629 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni6,867 (201,220 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (55 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni334 (9,797 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni37 (1,074 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 183 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
29.301
NGN
/
SZL
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Cost of living in Mbabane (Swaziland) is 18% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 728,132 ₦
(Lilangeni24,850)
in Mbabane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
615,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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