Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni300 (25,868 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 317% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni45 (3,880 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni60 (5,174 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni26 (2,242 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni90 (7,760 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni30 (2,587 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni112 (9,657 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni49 (4,225 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2,733 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni131 (11,296 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 989% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni100 (8,623 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni40 (3,449 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni16 (1,380 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni12,000 (1,034,728 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni9,000 (776,046 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni1,000 (86,227 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni3,000 (258,682 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni1,500 (129,341 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni800 (68,982 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,200 (103,473 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni5,000 (431,137 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni2,000 (172,455 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni90 (7,760 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni400 (34,491 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni300 (25,868 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,500 (129,341 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni3,000 (258,682 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 417% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (14,337,628 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni20 (1,738 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (5,577 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni600 (51,736 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (3,449 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (2,149 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (4,146 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (2,156 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (1,210 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (12,072 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni200 (17,245 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (7,443 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (68,982 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 353% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (35,470 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (2,456 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (2,587 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (1,897 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (68,982 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (117 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (29,144 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (4,311 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
86.227
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria
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