- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (元32) | 元53 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (元33) | 元33 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (元19) | 元15 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (元8) | 元16 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (元15) | 元16 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (元12) | 元8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (元76) | 元62 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (元14) | 元14 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (元18) | 元7 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (元7) | 元5.68 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (元74) | 元113 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (元10) | 元8 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (元3.37) | 元13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni10,226 (元4,863) | 元9,961 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (元4,756) | 元4,816 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (元424) | 元445 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (元3,358) | 元5,460 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (元1,882) | 元3,552 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (元247) | 元317 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (元516) | 元84 | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (元5,920) | 元2,420 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (元939) | 元670 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (元21) | 元40 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元39 | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (元320) | 元528 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (元547) | 元270 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (元532) | 元621 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (元698) | 元680 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (元103,533) | 元141,253 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (元5.83) | 元7 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (元270) | 元146 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (元31) | 元26 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (元54) | 元40 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (元151) | 元263 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (元19) | 元30 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (元12) | 元38 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (元23) | 元39 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (元13) | 元9 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (元7) | 元13 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (元44) | 元60 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (元116) | 元165 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (元41) | 元93 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (元380) | 元826 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (元196) | 元403 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (元14) | 元61 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (元14) | 元34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (元11) | 元32 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (元4,739) | 元3,320 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (元0.89) | 元0.65 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (元161) | 元355 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (元22) | 元21 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,402 prices entered by 577 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.47554
CNY
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 7% cheaper than in China
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