Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Swaziland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (¥358) | ¥1,028 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (¥573) | ¥723 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (¥501) | ¥519 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥197 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (¥429) | ¥316 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (¥251) | ¥629 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (¥339) | ¥962 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (¥358) | ¥902 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (¥215) | ¥574 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (¥94) | ¥285 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (¥827) | ¥1,208 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (¥157) | ¥184 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (¥41) | ¥206 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Swaziland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (¥153,894) | ¥326,267 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (¥45,023) | ¥171,772 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (¥4,268) | ¥28,488 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (¥71,579) | ¥157,603 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (¥28,631) | ¥82,713 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (¥3,725) | ¥24,082 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (¥3,579) | ¥4,699 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (¥47,033) | ¥47,482 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (¥5,344) | ¥32,093 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (¥314) | ¥1,313 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Swaziland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (¥1,952) | ¥6,136 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (¥3,932) | ¥5,199 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (¥6,592) | ¥8,989 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (¥14,316) | ¥13,588 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Swaziland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (¥1,190,189) | ¥2,700,660 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (¥150) | ¥165 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (¥8,589) | ¥10,143 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Swaziland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (¥463) | ¥2,497 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (¥2,505) | ¥5,380 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (¥286) | ¥650 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (¥178) | ¥938 | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (¥344) | ¥702 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (¥179) | ¥218 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (¥100) | ¥216 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (¥1,002) | ¥3,927 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Swaziland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (¥1,789) | ¥4,141 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (¥618) | ¥3,600 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (¥5,726) | ¥4,000 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (¥2,944) | ¥5,993 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (¥204) | ¥984 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (¥215) | ¥472 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (¥157) | ¥575 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (¥5,726) | ¥101,122 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (¥10) | ¥52 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (¥2,419) | ¥9,280 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (¥358) | ¥592 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 775 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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