- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (1,700 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (1,730 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (1,004 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (407 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (774 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (611 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (3,993 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (737 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (944 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (384 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (3,903 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (531 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (178 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni10,226 (256,622 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (251,010 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (22,356 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (177,228 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (99,310 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (13,059 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (27,253 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (312,434 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (49,534 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (1,099 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (16,865 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (28,887 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (28,060 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (36,821 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (5,463,772 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (307 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (14,256 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 1% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (1,623 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (2,847 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (7,989 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (1,001 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (625 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (1,207 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (689 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (352 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (2,312 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (6,130 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (2,166 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (20,076 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (10,323 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (715 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (748 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (565 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (250,075 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (47 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (8,482 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (1,136 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.096
NGN
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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