Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 225 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 122 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 54 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 35 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 71 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 41 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 227 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (Mex$ 11,980) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Mex$ 8,861) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 970 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (Mex$ 9,157) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Mex$ 5,635) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 693 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Mex$ 704) | Mex$ 387 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Mex$ 9,257) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 98 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 862 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 672 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Mex$ 1,297) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Mex$ 2,818) | Mex$ 1,153 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Mex$ 234,243) | Mex$ 358,397 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 553 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 75 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 188 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 546 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 79 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 49 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 58 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 188 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 294 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 150 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 805 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 669 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 122 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 71 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Mex$ 1.91) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 966 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 62 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,455 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.409
MXN
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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