Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 47% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (1,980 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (1,413 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (698 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (408 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (997 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (527 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (1,225 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (522 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (457 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (339 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (2,984 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (517 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (149 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (219,711 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (162,506 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (15,406 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (167,930 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (103,342 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (13,444 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (12,918 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (169,759 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (19,290 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (1,132 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (7,044 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (14,192 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (23,794 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (51,671 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (4,295,843 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (329 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (10,334 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (1,671 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (646 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (9,042 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (1,033 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (644 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (1,242 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (646 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (363 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (3,617 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (6,459 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (2,230 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (20,668 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (10,628 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (736 ₦) | 970 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (775 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (568 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (20,668 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (35 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (8,732 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (1,292 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria
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