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Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 123 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 98 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 66 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 22 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 64 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 39 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 213 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 18 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (Mex$ 16,477) | Mex$ 19,822 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (Mex$ 17,306) | Mex$ 10,277 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (Mex$ 1,178) | Mex$ 2,133 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (Mex$ 9,339) | Mex$ 11,983 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (Mex$ 5,233) | Mex$ 6,635 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 1,763 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (Mex$ 2,247) | Mex$ 378 | + 494% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (Mex$ 7,252) | Mex$ 8,315 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (Mex$ 2,610) | Mex$ 2,191 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 114 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 93 | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 869 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (Mex$ 1,522) | Mex$ 672 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (Mex$ 1,479) | Mex$ 1,561 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (Mex$ 1,940) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (Mex$ 287,917) | Mex$ 320,404 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 471 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 78 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 201 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 554 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 80 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 50 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 60 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 132 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 420 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 141 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 1,239 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 788 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 115 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 56 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 47 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (Mex$ 13,178) | Mex$ 10,417 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (Mex$ 2.48) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 862 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 53 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,925 prices entered by 1,048 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.322
MXN
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 17% more expensive than in Mexico
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