- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (¥549) | ¥1,039 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (¥559) | ¥691 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (¥324) | ¥441 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (¥131) | ¥203 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (¥250) | ¥288 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (¥197) | ¥754 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (¥1,290) | ¥924 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (¥238) | ¥683 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (¥305) | ¥401 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (¥124) | ¥280 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (¥1,260) | ¥1,538 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (¥172) | ¥199 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (¥57) | ¥198 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni10,226 (¥82,877) | ¥216,398 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (¥81,065) | ¥123,235 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (¥7,220) | ¥21,518 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (¥57,236) | ¥110,576 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (¥32,073) | ¥71,567 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (¥4,217) | ¥12,926 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (¥8,801) | ¥4,101 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (¥100,902) | ¥55,558 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (¥15,997) | ¥16,537 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (¥355) | ¥711 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,838 | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (¥5,447) | ¥7,354 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (¥9,329) | ¥4,336 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (¥9,062) | ¥8,421 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (¥11,891) | ¥14,523 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (¥1,764,547) | ¥2,510,530 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (¥99) | ¥145 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (¥4,604) | ¥11,257 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (¥524) | ¥1,278 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (¥919) | ¥1,019 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (¥2,580) | ¥3,622 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (¥323) | ¥612 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (¥202) | ¥707 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (¥390) | ¥455 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (¥223) | ¥137 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (¥114) | ¥229 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (¥747) | ¥2,862 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (¥1,980) | ¥3,989 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (¥700) | ¥3,357 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (¥6,484) | ¥14,181 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (¥3,334) | ¥7,538 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (¥231) | ¥964 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (¥242) | ¥487 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (¥182) | ¥586 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (¥80,763) | ¥49,094 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (¥15) | ¥56 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (¥2,739) | ¥10,897 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (¥367) | ¥468 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,959 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.105
JPY
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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