- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (₨667) | ₨559 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (₨678) | ₨610 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (₨394) | ₨222 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨160) | ₨108 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (₨304) | ₨121 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (₨240) | ₨80 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (₨1,566) | ₨439 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (₨289) | ₨154 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (₨370) | ₨40 | + 835% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (₨151) | ₨293 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (₨1,531) | ₨2,141 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (₨208) | ₨117 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (₨70) | ₨56 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni10,226 (₨100,657) | ₨57,192 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (₨98,456) | ₨36,148 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (₨8,769) | ₨8,238 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (₨69,515) | ₨44,615 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (₨38,953) | ₨25,516 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨5,122) | ₨6,795 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (₨10,690) | ₨2,646 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (₨122,548) | ₨39,967 | + 207% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (₨19,429) | ₨11,006 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨431) | ₨499 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨939 | - | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (₨6,615) | ₨2,600 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (₨11,331) | ₨4,026 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (₨11,006) | ₨6,156 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (₨14,443) | ₨5,351 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (₨2,143,097) | ₨1,833,160 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (₨121) | ₨90 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (₨5,592) | ₨2,481 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨637) | ₨227 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (₨1,117) | ₨652 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (₨3,134) | ₨2,133 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨392) | ₨444 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨245) | ₨275 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨473) | ₨340 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (₨270) | ₨142 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨138) | ₨109 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (₨907) | ₨637 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (₨2,405) | ₨1,494 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨850) | ₨1,128 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨7,875) | ₨3,688 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨4,049) | ₨3,101 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨280) | ₨526 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨294) | ₨392 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (₨222) | ₨548 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (₨98,089) | ₨54,726 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (₨18) | ₨26 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨3,327) | ₨4,025 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (₨446) | ₨185 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,441 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan
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