Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Mexico
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Swaziland is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 265 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 147 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 67 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 85 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 48 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 32 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 28 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 258 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Mex$ 5.26) | Mex$ 24 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (Mex$ 19,595) | Mex$ 19,932 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Mex$ 5,733) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 1,049 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (Mex$ 9,114) | Mex$ 12,600 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Mex$ 3,646) | Mex$ 6,636 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 723 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 401 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Mex$ 5,988) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Mex$ 680) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 114 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 127 | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Swaziland is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 970 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 756 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Mex$ 1,823) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Swaziland is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Mex$ 151,541) | Mex$ 385,663 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 574 | + 90% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Swaziland is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 89 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 598 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 74 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 60 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 68 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 36 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 237 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Swaziland is 59% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 357 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 156 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 723 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 765 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 161 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 79 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 46 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Mex$ 1.24) | Mex$ 2.24 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 859 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 78 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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