Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Swaziland is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni300 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 322 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni45 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 179 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni60 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 71 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni26 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Lilangeni90 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 49 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni30 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni112 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 91 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni49 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 47 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni131 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 30 | + 351% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni100 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 261 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni40 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni16 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Swaziland is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni12,000 (Mex$ 12,556) | Mex$ 23,151 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni9,000 (Mex$ 9,417) | Mex$ 12,312 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni1,000 (Mex$ 1,046) | Mex$ 1,260 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni3,000 (Mex$ 3,139) | Mex$ 15,019 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni1,500 (Mex$ 1,570) | Mex$ 7,923 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 730 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,200 (Mex$ 1,256) | Mex$ 408 | + 208% | |
40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni5,000 (Mex$ 5,232) | Mex$ 5,872 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni2,000 (Mex$ 2,093) | Mex$ 2,316 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni90 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 139 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 138 | - | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Swaziland is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni400 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 977 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni300 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 738 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,500 (Mex$ 1,570) | Mex$ 1,715 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni3,000 (Mex$ 3,139) | Mex$ 1,413 | + 122% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Swaziland is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Mex$ 173,985) | Mex$ 392,521 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni20 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 646 | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Swaziland is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 107 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 284 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni600 (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 655 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 95 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 68 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 84 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 45 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 44 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 297 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Swaziland is 58% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Swaziland | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni200 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 390 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 175 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 911 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 848 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 182 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 101 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 58 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Mex$ 1.42) | Mex$ 2.42 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 887 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 81 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.046
MXN
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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