Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (¥545) | ¥941 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (¥389) | ¥695 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (¥192) | ¥426 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (¥112) | ¥203 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (¥275) | ¥244 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (¥145) | ¥653 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (¥337) | ¥888 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (¥144) | ¥792 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (¥126) | ¥389 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (¥93) | ¥306 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (¥821) | ¥1,351 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (¥142) | ¥185 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (¥41) | ¥246 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (¥60,482) | ¥295,978 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (¥44,735) | ¥169,167 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (¥4,241) | ¥25,258 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (¥46,228) | ¥144,655 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (¥28,448) | ¥80,593 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (¥3,701) | ¥13,235 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (¥3,556) | ¥4,060 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (¥46,732) | ¥55,604 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (¥5,310) | ¥10,692 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (¥312) | ¥778 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (¥1,939) | ¥6,849 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (¥3,907) | ¥4,780 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (¥6,550) | ¥8,249 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (¥14,224) | ¥12,511 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (¥1,182,566) | ¥2,585,890 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (¥91) | ¥135 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (¥2,845) | ¥10,445 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (¥460) | ¥1,225 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (¥178) | ¥1,626 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (¥2,489) | ¥6,148 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (¥284) | ¥812 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (¥177) | ¥655 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (¥342) | ¥501 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (¥178) | ¥170 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (¥100) | ¥229 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (¥996) | ¥2,983 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (¥1,778) | ¥3,633 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (¥614) | ¥3,657 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (¥5,690) | ¥12,969 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (¥2,926) | ¥6,422 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (¥203) | ¥1,122 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (¥213) | ¥445 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (¥156) | ¥556 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (¥5,690) | ¥52,544 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (¥10) | ¥40 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (¥2,404) | ¥9,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (¥356) | ¥525 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 62% cheaper than in Japan
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