Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (₨965) | ₨519 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (₨689) | ₨742 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (₨340) | ₨215 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨199) | ₨119 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (₨486) | ₨168 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (₨257) | ₨102 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (₨597) | ₨658 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (₨255) | ₨194 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (₨223) | ₨51 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (₨165) | ₨220 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (₨1,454) | ₨2,141 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (₨252) | ₨170 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (₨73) | ₨77 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (₨107,075) | ₨65,360 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (₨79,196) | ₨44,450 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (₨7,508) | ₨14,918 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (₨81,840) | ₨47,849 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (₨50,363) | ₨35,800 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨6,552) | ₨10,123 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (₨6,295) | ₨2,270 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (₨82,731) | ₨53,975 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (₨9,401) | ₨18,356 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨551) | ₨851 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (₨3,433) | ₨4,868 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (₨6,916) | ₨7,670 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (₨11,596) | ₨17,357 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (₨25,182) | ₨8,106 | + 211% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨2,093,554) | ₨5,697,890 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (₨160) | ₨146 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (₨5,036) | ₨4,073 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨814) | ₨237 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (₨315) | ₨572 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (₨4,407) | ₨1,768 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨504) | ₨1,267 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨314) | ₨575 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨605) | ₨371 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨315) | ₨352 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨177) | ₨116 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨1,763) | ₨681 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (₨3,148) | ₨2,016 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨1,087) | ₨1,908 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨10,073) | ₨2,708 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨5,179) | ₨4,907 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨359) | ₨1,025 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨378) | ₨469 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨277) | ₨513 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨10,073) | ₨107,118 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨17) | ₨4.02 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨4,256) | ₨4,729 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨630) | ₨237 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 922 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan
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