Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Nigeria
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Swaziland is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (1,215 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (1,943 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (1,701 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,508 ₦ | - | |
12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (1,458 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (850 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (1,152 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (1,215 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (729 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (318 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (2,805 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (534 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (140 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 78% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Swaziland is 49% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (522,299 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (152,804 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (14,486 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (242,930 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (97,172 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (12,641 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (12,146 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (159,624 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (18,138 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (1,064 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (6,623 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (13,345 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (22,373 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (48,586 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Swaziland is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (4,039,363 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (510 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (29,152 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | + 30% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Swaziland is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (1,571 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 311% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (8,503 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (972 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (605 ₦) | 835 ₦ | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (1,168 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (607 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (341 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (3,401 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 101% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Swaziland is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Swaziland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (6,073 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (2,097 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (19,434 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 120% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (9,993 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (692 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (729 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (534 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (19,434 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (33 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (8,211 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (1,215 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 134% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria
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