Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (35元) | 56元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (25元) | 37元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (17元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (21元) | 56元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (8元) | 7元 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (5.92元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (52元) | 119元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (9元) | 9元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (2.61元) | 10元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (3,843元) | 7,672元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (2,842元) | 4,517元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (269元) | 412元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (2,937元) | 7,031元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (1,807元) | 4,162元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (235元) | 279元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (226元) | 88元 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (2,969元) | 2,091元 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (337元) | 619元 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (20元) | 43元 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 41元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (123元) | 415元 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (248元) | 206元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (416元) | 590元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (904元) | 663元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (75,136元) | 159,594元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (5.76元) | 6元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (181元) | 176元 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (29元) | 30元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (11元) | 36元 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (158元) | 440元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (18元) | 35元 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (11元) | 38元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (11元) | 10元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (6元) | 11元 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (63元) | 80元 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (113元) | 206元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (39元) | 97元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (361元) | 743元 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (186元) | 429元 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (13元) | 67元 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (14元) | 35元 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (10元) | 32元 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (361元) | 3,096元 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (0.61元) | 0.68元 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (153元) | 481元 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (23元) | 23元 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,008 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 35% cheaper than in China
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