Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (R$ 29) | R$ 28 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 3.89 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.60 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (R$ 4.89) | R$ 4.84 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (R$ 2.16) | R$ 3.38 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (R$ 3,175) | R$ 3,099 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (R$ 2,348) | R$ 1,821 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (R$ 223) | R$ 493 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (R$ 2,426) | R$ 2,082 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (R$ 1,493) | R$ 1,295 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (R$ 194) | R$ 364 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (R$ 187) | R$ 79 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (R$ 2,453) | R$ 1,687 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (R$ 279) | R$ 468 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (R$ 102) | R$ 213 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (R$ 205) | R$ 194 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (R$ 344) | R$ 327 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (R$ 747) | R$ 248 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (R$ 62,071) | R$ 88,098 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (R$ 4.76) | R$ 4.47 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (R$ 149) | R$ 224 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (R$ 9) | R$ 41 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (R$ 131) | R$ 218 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.96 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 4.10 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (R$ 52) | R$ 43 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (R$ 93) | R$ 94 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (R$ 32) | R$ 53 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (R$ 299) | R$ 224 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (R$ 154) | R$ 183 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (R$ 11) | R$ 25 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (R$ 299) | R$ 3,564 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.27 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (R$ 126) | R$ 117 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,748 prices entered by 1,573 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
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