Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (32元) | 43元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (23元) | 37元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (11元) | 17元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (7元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (16元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (20元) | 48元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (8元) | 13元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (7元) | 6元 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (5.50元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (48元) | 97元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (8元) | 9元 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (2.42元) | 13元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (3,570元) | 13,898元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (2,641元) | 8,379元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (250元) | 462元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (2,729元) | 6,525元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (1,679元) | 4,376元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (218元) | 516元 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (210元) | 140元 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (2,759元) | 1,829元 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (313元) | 546元 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (18元) | 50元 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (114元) | 511元 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (231元) | 288元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (387元) | 654元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (840元) | 844元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (69,810元) | 148,501元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (5.35元) | 8元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (168元) | 206元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (27元) | 28元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (10元) | 27元 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (147元) | 386元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (17元) | 30元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (10元) | 19元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (10元) | 21元 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (5.89元) | 16元 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (59元) | 82元 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Swaziland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (105元) | 260元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (36元) | 122元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (336元) | 417元 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (173元) | 319元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (12元) | 90元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (13元) | 31元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (9元) | 19元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (336元) | 2,968元 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (0.57元) | 0.24元 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (142元) | 410元 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (21元) | 38元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 46% cheaper than in China
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