Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (R$ 13) | R$ 36 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (R$ 21) | R$ 35 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.49 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.78 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (R$ 3.43) | R$ 5.92 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (R$ 30) | R$ 44 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (R$ 5.75) | R$ 9 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (R$ 1.51) | R$ 4.96 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (R$ 5,619) | R$ 3,740 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (R$ 1,644) | R$ 2,474 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (R$ 156) | R$ 622 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (R$ 2,613) | R$ 2,712 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (R$ 1,045) | R$ 1,673 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (R$ 136) | R$ 613 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (R$ 131) | R$ 91 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (R$ 1,717) | R$ 1,939 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (R$ 195) | R$ 659 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (R$ 71) | R$ 258 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (R$ 144) | R$ 252 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (R$ 241) | R$ 405 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (R$ 523) | R$ 314 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (R$ 43,456) | R$ 117,955 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (R$ 5.49) | R$ 5.48 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (R$ 314) | R$ 233 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (R$ 91) | R$ 259 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (R$ 10) | R$ 23 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 5.33 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (R$ 37) | R$ 55 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (R$ 65) | R$ 111 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (R$ 23) | R$ 64 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (R$ 209) | R$ 239 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (R$ 108) | R$ 199 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (R$ 7) | R$ 29 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (R$ 5.75) | R$ 11 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (R$ 209) | R$ 4,422 | - 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (R$ 0.35) | R$ 1.26 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (R$ 88) | R$ 132 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,919 prices entered by 1,743 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 16% cheaper than in Brazil
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