Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (18元) | 46元 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (29元) | 40元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (25元) | 16元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 18元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (22元) | 19元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (13元) | 11元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (17元) | 63元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (18元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (11元) | 6元 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (4.73元) | 7元 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (42元) | 118元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (2.08元) | 16元 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (7,754元) | 15,059元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (2,268元) | 9,006元 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (215元) | 421元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (3,606元) | 7,547元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (1,443元) | 4,347元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (188元) | 262元 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (180元) | 115元 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (2,370元) | 1,143元 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (269元) | 589元 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (16元) | 39元 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (98元) | 529元 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (198元) | 248元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (332元) | 626元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (721元) | 828元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (59,966元) | 161,247元 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (433元) | 204元 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (23元) | 39元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (126元) | 391元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (14元) | 53元 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (9元) | 33元 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (17元) | 34元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (9元) | 13元 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (5.06元) | 15元 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (50元) | 74元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 63% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (90元) | 265元 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (31元) | 110元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (289元) | 1,294元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (148元) | 348元 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (10元) | 79元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (11元) | 29元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (8元) | 18元 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (289元) | 3,321元 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (0.49元) | 0.20元 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (122元) | 410元 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (18元) | 24元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 28% cheaper than in China
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