- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (33元) | 53元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (33元) | 33元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (8元) | 16元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (12元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (77元) | 63元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (14元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (18元) | 7元 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (7元) | 5.65元 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (75元) | 114元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (10元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (3.42元) | 12元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni10,226 (4,936元) | 9,680元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (4,828元) | 4,478元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (430元) | 425元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (3,409元) | 5,710元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (1,910元) | 3,523元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (251元) | 304元 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (524元) | 88元 | + 498% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (6,009元) | 2,242元 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (953元) | 678元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (21元) | 40元 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (324元) | 554元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (556元) | 280元 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (540元) | 614元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (708元) | 672元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (105,088元) | 145,666元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (5.91元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (274元) | 154元 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (31元) | 26元 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (55元) | 32元 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (154元) | 425元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (19元) | 30元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (12元) | 37元 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (23元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (13元) | 10元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (7元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (44元) | 59元 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (118元) | 159元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (42元) | 86元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (386元) | 723元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (199元) | 375元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (14元) | 60元 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (14元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (11元) | 34元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (4,810元) | 3,310元 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (0.90元) | 0.98元 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (163元) | 300元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (22元) | 20元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,269 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.48268
CNY
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 6% cheaper than in China
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