Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni300 (Taka 2,006) | Taka 253 | + 692% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni45 (Taka 301) | Taka 506 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni60 (Taka 401) | Taka 234 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni26 (Taka 174) | Taka 91 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni90 (Taka 602) | Taka 150 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni30 (Taka 201) | Taka 78 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni112 (Taka 749) | Taka 476 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni49 (Taka 328) | Taka 307 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 56 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni131 (Taka 876) | Taka 407 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni100 (Taka 669) | Taka 1,609 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni40 (Taka 267) | Taka 136 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni16 (Taka 107) | Taka 72 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni12,000 (Taka 80,229) | Taka 40,565 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni9,000 (Taka 60,172) | Taka 22,239 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni1,000 (Taka 6,686) | Taka 4,221 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni3,000 (Taka 20,057) | Taka 50,272 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni1,500 (Taka 10,029) | Taka 31,111 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni800 (Taka 5,349) | Taka 5,000 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,200 (Taka 8,023) | Taka 1,266 | + 534% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni5,000 (Taka 33,429) | Taka 49,805 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni2,000 (Taka 13,371) | Taka 15,000 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni90 (Taka 602) | Taka 568 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni400 (Taka 2,674) | Taka 2,505 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni300 (Taka 2,006) | Taka 2,407 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,500 (Taka 10,029) | Taka 5,268 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni3,000 (Taka 20,057) | Taka 4,284 | + 368% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Taka 1,111,686) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni20 (Taka 135) | Taka 110 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Taka 432) | Taka 250 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni600 (Taka 4,011) | Taka 1,500 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Taka 267) | Taka 360 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Taka 167) | Taka 191 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Taka 321) | Taka 794 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Taka 167) | Taka 158 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Taka 94) | Taka 200 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Taka 936) | Taka 205 | + 356% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Swaziland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni200 (Taka 1,337) | Taka 1,513 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Taka 577) | Taka 1,024 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Taka 5,349) | Taka 3,000 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Taka 2,750) | Taka 3,597 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Taka 190) | Taka 1,519 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Taka 201) | Taka 253 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Taka 147) | Taka 580 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Taka 5,349) | Taka 35,756 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Taka 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Taka 2,260) | Taka 2,307 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Taka 334) | Taka 327 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
6.686
BDT
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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