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Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (₨662) | ₨582 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (₨728) | ₨696 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (₨391) | ₨217 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨158) | ₨107 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (₨301) | ₨124 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (₨238) | ₨93 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (₨1,555) | ₨621 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (₨287) | ₨159 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (₨368) | ₨41 | + 803% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (₨168) | ₨282 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (₨1,520) | ₨3,029 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (₨207) | ₨120 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (₨69) | ₨60 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (₨121,764) | ₨56,087 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (₨127,894) | ₨35,662 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (₨8,706) | ₨8,088 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (₨69,016) | ₨45,117 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (₨38,673) | ₨28,565 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨5,085) | ₨6,373 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (₨16,604) | ₨2,669 | + 522% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (₨53,592) | ₨38,256 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (₨19,289) | ₨11,768 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨428) | ₨512 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,170 | - | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (₨6,568) | ₨2,500 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (₨11,249) | ₨3,911 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (₨10,927) | ₨6,706 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (₨14,339) | ₨5,565 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (₨2,127,689) | ₨2,197,280 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (₨120) | ₨94 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (₨5,552) | ₨2,657 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨632) | ₨253 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (₨1,109) | ₨800 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (₨3,111) | ₨2,280 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨390) | ₨524 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨244) | ₨279 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨470) | ₨337 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (₨268) | ₨159 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨137) | ₨105 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (₨900) | ₨510 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (₨2,387) | ₨1,501 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨844) | ₨1,139 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨7,818) | ₨4,052 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨4,020) | ₨3,180 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨278) | ₨1,351 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨291) | ₨474 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (₨220) | ₨556 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (₨97,383) | ₨58,419 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (₨18) | ₨29 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨3,303) | ₨3,980 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (₨442) | ₨303 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,161 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan
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