Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni35 (857 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (1,339 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (661 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni15 (368 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni46 (1,135 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni18 (430 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni20 (490 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni22 (528 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (443 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni20 (478 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni110 (2,693 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (490 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni8 (184 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni6,142 (150,353 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni4,457 (109,103 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni348 (8,518 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni7,062 (172,865 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni3,957 (96,865 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (12,737 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (12,239 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (160,838 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (18,276 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (1,072 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (6,674 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (13,446 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni749 (18,342 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (48,955 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (4,070,083 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (293 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (9,791 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (1,583 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (2,777 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (7,792 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (976 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (610 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (1,177 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (672 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (344 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (2,255 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (5,979 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (2,113 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (19,582 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (10,069 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (697 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (730 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (551 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (19,582 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.80 (44 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (8,273 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (1,108 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,134 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
24.478
NGN
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria
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