Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni35 (R$ 10) | R$ 29 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni15 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 3.33 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni46 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni18 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 5.64 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni20 (R$ 5.81) | R$ 16 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni22 (R$ 6) | R$ 6.00 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 4.05 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni20 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 4.55 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni110 (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (R$ 5.81) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni8 (R$ 2.19) | R$ 3.34 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni6,142 (R$ 1,785) | R$ 3,259 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni4,457 (R$ 1,295) | R$ 1,940 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni348 (R$ 101) | R$ 572 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni7,062 (R$ 2,052) | R$ 2,041 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni3,957 (R$ 1,150) | R$ 1,339 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (R$ 151) | R$ 359 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (R$ 145) | R$ 78 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (R$ 1,910) | R$ 1,534 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (R$ 217) | R$ 428 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (R$ 13) | R$ 23 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (R$ 79) | R$ 199 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (R$ 160) | R$ 166 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni749 (R$ 218) | R$ 306 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (R$ 581) | R$ 242 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (R$ 48,323) | R$ 88,899 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (R$ 3.48) | R$ 4.35 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (R$ 116) | R$ 211 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (R$ 33) | R$ 43 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (R$ 93) | R$ 241 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 3.69 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (R$ 71) | R$ 101 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (R$ 25) | R$ 51 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (R$ 232) | R$ 219 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (R$ 120) | R$ 177 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (R$ 8) | R$ 23 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (R$ 232) | R$ 2,791 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.80 (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (R$ 98) | R$ 114 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,483 prices entered by 1,241 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 29% cheaper than in Brazil
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