- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (1,777 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (1,955 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (1,049 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (425 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (809 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (639 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (4,174 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (770 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (987 ₦) | 942 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (452 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (4,080 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (555 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (186 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (326,870 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (343,324 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (23,371 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (185,269 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (103,816 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (13,651 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (44,572 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 531% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (143,865 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (51,781 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (1,149 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (17,631 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (30,198 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (29,333 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (38,492 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (5,711,671 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (321 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (14,903 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (1,697 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (2,976 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (8,351 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (1,046 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (654 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (1,262 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (720 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (368 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (2,417 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (6,408 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (2,265 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (20,987 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (10,792 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (747 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (782 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (590 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (261,421 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (49 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (8,867 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (1,188 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,388 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
26.234
NGN
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria
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