Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 175 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 110 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 54 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 33 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 68 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 225 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (Mex$ 10,769) | Mex$ 18,683 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Mex$ 7,965) | Mex$ 8,677 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 1,258 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (Mex$ 8,231) | Mex$ 10,851 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Mex$ 5,065) | Mex$ 5,624 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 851 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 378 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Mex$ 8,321) | Mex$ 7,447 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 1,955 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 101 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 841 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 615 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Mex$ 1,166) | Mex$ 1,536 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Mex$ 2,533) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Mex$ 210,562) | Mex$ 318,920 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 498 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 81 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 198 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 539 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 69 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 48 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 56 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 188 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 345 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 139 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 966 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 663 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 114 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 61 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 9,578 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Mex$ 1.72) | Mex$ 1.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 919 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 57 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,559 prices entered by 1,379 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.266
MXN
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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