- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (¥531) | ¥1,006 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (¥584) | ¥711 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (¥314) | ¥445 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (¥127) | ¥198 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (¥242) | ¥270 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (¥191) | ¥689 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (¥1,247) | ¥889 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (¥230) | ¥637 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (¥295) | ¥430 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (¥135) | ¥262 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (¥1,219) | ¥1,549 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (¥166) | ¥212 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (¥56) | ¥195 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (¥97,668) | ¥242,113 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (¥102,585) | ¥121,422 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (¥6,983) | ¥21,895 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (¥55,358) | ¥116,929 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (¥31,020) | ¥79,022 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (¥4,079) | ¥12,611 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (¥13,318) | ¥4,156 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (¥42,987) | ¥55,558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (¥15,472) | ¥16,830 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (¥343) | ¥693 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (¥5,268) | ¥7,207 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (¥9,023) | ¥4,012 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (¥8,765) | ¥8,544 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (¥11,501) | ¥15,007 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (¥1,706,639) | ¥2,657,440 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (¥96) | ¥147 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (¥4,453) | ¥11,877 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (¥507) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (¥889) | ¥1,016 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (¥2,495) | ¥4,123 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (¥313) | ¥630 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (¥195) | ¥711 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (¥377) | ¥484 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (¥215) | ¥145 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (¥110) | ¥213 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (¥722) | ¥2,946 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (¥1,915) | ¥4,119 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (¥677) | ¥3,373 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (¥6,271) | ¥12,005 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (¥3,224) | ¥8,157 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (¥223) | ¥903 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (¥234) | ¥498 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (¥176) | ¥551 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (¥78,112) | ¥49,094 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (¥15) | ¥56 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (¥2,649) | ¥10,056 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (¥355) | ¥474 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,859 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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