Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (Taka 276) | Taka 324 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (Taka 442) | Taka 492 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (Taka 386) | Taka 196 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 92 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (Taka 331) | Taka 132 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (Taka 193) | Taka 78 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Taka 262) | Taka 608 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (Taka 276) | Taka 223 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (Taka 166) | Taka 33 | + 406% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Taka 72) | Taka 384 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Taka 638) | Taka 1,400 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (Taka 121) | Taka 111 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Taka 32) | Taka 70 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (Taka 118,693) | Taka 43,758 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Taka 34,725) | Taka 25,202 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Taka 3,292) | Taka 3,035 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (Taka 55,206) | Taka 22,952 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Taka 22,082) | Taka 18,549 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Taka 2,873) | Taka 7,137 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Taka 2,760) | Taka 1,213 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Taka 36,275) | Taka 31,061 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Taka 4,122) | Taka 17,904 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Taka 242) | Taka 417 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Taka 1,505) | Taka 2,410 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Taka 3,033) | Taka 3,066 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Taka 5,084) | Taka 6,410 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Taka 11,041) | Taka 4,273 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Taka 917,953) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (Taka 116) | Taka 107 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (Taka 6,625) | Taka 2,440 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Taka 357) | Taka 285 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Taka 1,932) | Taka 1,500 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Taka 221) | Taka 425 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Taka 138) | Taka 333 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Taka 265) | Taka 376 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Taka 138) | Taka 85 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Taka 77) | Taka 89 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Taka 773) | Taka 445 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Taka 1,380) | Taka 1,308 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Taka 477) | Taka 852 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Taka 4,416) | Taka 1,768 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Taka 2,271) | Taka 2,051 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Taka 157) | Taka 999 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Taka 166) | Taka 248 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Taka 121) | Taka 564 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Taka 4,416) | Taka 35,756 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Taka 7) | Taka 2.94 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Taka 1,866) | Taka 2,601 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Taka 276) | Taka 287 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 699 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.521
BDT
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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