- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (元34) | 元53 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (元35) | 元33 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (元20) | 元16 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (元8) | 元16 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (元16) | 元16 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (元12) | 元8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (元80) | 元61 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (元15) | 元14 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (元19) | 元7 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (元8) | 元5.51 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (元78) | 元110 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (元11) | 元8 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (元3.57) | 元12 | - 70% | |
| 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 (元5,154) | 元10,105 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (元5,042) | 元4,975 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (元449) | 元459 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (元3,560) | 元5,475 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (元1,995) | 元3,621 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (元262) | 元329 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (元547) | 元90 | + 508% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (元6,275) | 元2,367 | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (元995) | 元657 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (元22) | 元38 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元36 | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (元339) | 元545 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (元580) | 元256 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (元564) | 元619 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (元740) | 元612 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (元109,741) | 元143,352 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (元6) | 元7 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (元286) | 元153 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (元33) | 元25 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (元57) | 元39 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (元160) | 元238 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (元20) | 元31 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (元13) | 元43 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (元24) | 元37 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (元14) | 元9 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (元7) | 元12 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (元46) | 元60 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (元123) | 元173 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (元44) | 元95 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (元403) | 元818 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (元207) | 元406 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (元14) | 元63 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (元15) | 元34 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (元11) | 元34 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (元5,023) | 元3,329 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (元0.94) | 元0.65 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (元170) | 元425 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (元23) | 元20 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,287 prices entered by 596 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.504
CNY
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is about the same as in China
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