- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (R$ 4.32) | R$ 3.28 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.82 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.25 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 4.59 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (R$ 41) | R$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (R$ 1.89) | R$ 3.22 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (R$ 3,320) | R$ 3,129 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (R$ 3,487) | R$ 1,944 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (R$ 237) | R$ 632 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (R$ 1,882) | R$ 2,132 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (R$ 1,054) | R$ 1,335 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (R$ 139) | R$ 397 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (R$ 453) | R$ 81 | + 456% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (R$ 1,461) | R$ 1,728 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (R$ 526) | R$ 424 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (R$ 12) | R$ 21 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (R$ 179) | R$ 204 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (R$ 307) | R$ 181 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (R$ 298) | R$ 337 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (R$ 391) | R$ 254 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (R$ 58,010) | R$ 87,091 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 4.35 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (R$ 151) | R$ 201 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (R$ 30) | R$ 47 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (R$ 85) | R$ 230 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.84 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.03 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (R$ 25) | R$ 39 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (R$ 65) | R$ 97 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (R$ 23) | R$ 50 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (R$ 213) | R$ 175 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (R$ 110) | R$ 179 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (R$ 8) | R$ 24 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (R$ 6.00) | R$ 11 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (R$ 2,655) | R$ 2,696 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.22 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (R$ 90) | R$ 117 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,092 prices entered by 2,366 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.26644
BRL
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is about the same as in Brazil
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