Cost of living in Swaziland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (31元) | 42元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (22元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (6元) | 15元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (16元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (8元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (19元) | 47元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (7元) | 5.82元 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (5.36元) | 5.43元 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (47元) | 103元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (8元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (2.36元) | 14元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (3,477元) | 8,580元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (2,572元) | 4,449元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (244元) | 386元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (2,657元) | 5,174元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (1,635元) | 3,034元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (213元) | 280元 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (204元) | 87元 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (2,686元) | 2,283元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (305元) | 525元 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (18元) | 38元 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (111元) | 443元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (225元) | 233元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (377元) | 593元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (818元) | 532元 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (67,979元) | 131,184元 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (5.21元) | 7元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (164元) | 151元 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (26元) | 32元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (10元) | 34元 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (143元) | 357元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (16元) | 40元 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (10元) | 50元 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (20元) | 33元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (10元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (5.74元) | 11元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (57元) | 74元 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (102元) | 179元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (35元) | 96元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (327元) | 1,203元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (168元) | 359元 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (12元) | 67元 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (12元) | 32元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (9元) | 28元 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (327元) | 3,283元 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (0.55元) | 0.28元 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (138元) | 312元 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (20元) | 20元 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,501 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.40883
CNY
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 37% cheaper than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 125% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in China
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 96% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Albania is 57% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in China