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 | Lilangeni77 (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (R$ 17) | R$ 31 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (R$ 4.89) | R$ 4.40 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.83 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 5.67 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (R$ 36) | R$ 43 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (R$ 1.79) | R$ 3.82 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (R$ 2,637) | R$ 2,832 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (R$ 1,950) | R$ 2,002 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (R$ 185) | R$ 592 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (R$ 2,015) | R$ 2,242 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (R$ 1,240) | R$ 1,480 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (R$ 161) | R$ 414 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (R$ 155) | R$ 84 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (R$ 2,037) | R$ 2,006 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (R$ 231) | R$ 585 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (R$ 85) | R$ 245 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (R$ 170) | R$ 219 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (R$ 286) | R$ 347 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (R$ 620) | R$ 261 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (R$ 51,555) | R$ 99,097 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 7 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (R$ 124) | R$ 223 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (R$ 8) | R$ 52 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (R$ 109) | R$ 244 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 4.62 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (R$ 43) | R$ 47 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Swaziland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (R$ 78) | R$ 92 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (R$ 27) | R$ 54 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (R$ 248) | R$ 189 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (R$ 128) | R$ 189 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (R$ 9) | R$ 26 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (R$ 248) | R$ 3,925 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (R$ 105) | R$ 123 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,351 prices entered by 2,018 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in Brazil
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