Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni35 (¥255) | ¥1,041 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (¥398) | ¥713 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (¥197) | ¥467 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni15 (¥109) | ¥215 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni46 (¥338) | ¥287 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni18 (¥128) | ¥484 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni20 (¥146) | ¥1,246 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni22 (¥157) | ¥610 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (¥132) | ¥381 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni20 (¥142) | ¥267 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni110 (¥801) | ¥1,801 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (¥146) | ¥223 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni8 (¥55) | ¥242 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni6,142 (¥44,732) | ¥197,391 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni4,457 (¥32,460) | ¥112,128 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni348 (¥2,534) | ¥15,296 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni7,062 (¥51,430) | ¥119,023 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni3,957 (¥28,819) | ¥92,673 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (¥3,789) | ¥11,742 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (¥3,641) | ¥3,714 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (¥47,852) | ¥37,069 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (¥5,437) | ¥10,892 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (¥319) | ¥749 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (¥1,986) | ¥6,528 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (¥4,000) | ¥4,644 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni749 (¥5,457) | ¥7,956 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (¥14,565) | ¥13,013 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (¥1,210,916) | ¥2,936,380 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (¥87) | ¥143 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (¥2,913) | ¥9,633 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (¥471) | ¥1,406 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (¥826) | ¥929 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (¥2,318) | ¥8,740 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (¥290) | ¥554 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (¥181) | ¥669 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (¥350) | ¥525 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (¥200) | ¥218 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (¥102) | ¥251 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (¥671) | ¥2,654 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (¥1,779) | ¥3,633 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (¥629) | ¥3,165 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (¥5,826) | ¥15,347 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (¥2,996) | ¥6,734 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (¥207) | ¥809 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (¥217) | ¥511 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (¥164) | ¥509 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (¥5,826) | ¥47,454 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.80 (¥13) | ¥26 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (¥2,461) | ¥8,766 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (¥330) | ¥477 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,426 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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