- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (36元) | 34元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (20元) | 15元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (15元) | 16元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (12元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (78元) | 57元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (14元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (18元) | 7元 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (8元) | 5.59元 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (76元) | 114元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (10元) | 7元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (3.47元) | 12元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (6,098元) | 9,327元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (6,405元) | 4,302元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (436元) | 439元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (3,456元) | 5,529元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (1,937元) | 3,479元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (255元) | 307元 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (832元) | 86元 | + 862% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (2,684元) | 2,131元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (966元) | 703元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (21元) | 36元 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (329元) | 556元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (563元) | 260元 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (547元) | 624元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (718元) | 694元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (106,558元) | 143,509元 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (6.00元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (278元) | 156元 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (32元) | 26元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (56元) | 30元 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (156元) | 493元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (20元) | 29元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (12元) | 36元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (24元) | 36元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (13元) | 9元 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (45元) | 57元 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (120元) | 149元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (42元) | 86元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (392元) | 777元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (201元) | 375元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (14元) | 58元 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (15元) | 34元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (11元) | 33元 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (4,877元) | 3,255元 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (0.92元) | 1.04元 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (165元) | 309元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (22元) | 20元 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,375 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.48943
CNY
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 5% more expensive than in China
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