Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (1,976 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (1,411 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (696 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (407 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (996 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (526 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (1,223 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (522 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (456 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (338 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (2,979 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (516 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (149 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (219,340 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (162,232 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (15,380 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (167,647 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (103,167 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (13,421 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (12,896 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (169,473 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (19,257 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (1,130 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (7,032 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (14,168 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (23,754 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (51,584 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (4,288,594 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (329 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (10,317 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (1,668 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (645 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (9,027 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (1,032 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (643 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (1,240 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (645 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (362 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (3,611 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (6,448 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (2,226 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (20,633 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (10,610 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (735 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (774 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (567 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (20,633 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (35 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (8,717 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (1,290 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 734 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria
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