Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (₨822) | ₨409 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (₨587) | ₨664 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (₨290) | ₨270 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨169) | ₨115 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (₨414) | ₨152 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (₨219) | ₨86 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (₨509) | ₨705 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (₨217) | ₨149 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (₨190) | ₨54 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (₨141) | ₨259 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (₨1,239) | ₨1,613 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (₨215) | ₨129 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (₨62) | ₨82 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (₨91,256) | ₨59,133 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (₨67,497) | ₨34,803 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (₨6,399) | ₨10,816 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (₨69,750) | ₨44,394 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (₨42,923) | ₨29,973 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨5,584) | ₨9,791 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (₨5,365) | ₨2,396 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (₨70,509) | ₨45,377 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (₨8,012) | ₨17,434 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨470) | ₨644 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨580 | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (₨2,926) | ₨2,793 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (₨5,895) | ₨4,939 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (₨9,883) | ₨8,915 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (₨21,461) | ₨5,901 | + 264% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨1,784,268) | ₨2,677,660 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (₨137) | ₨106 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (₨4,292) | ₨1,966 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨694) | ₨250 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (₨268) | ₨778 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (₨3,756) | ₨1,865 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨429) | ₨577 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨267) | ₨370 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨516) | ₨526 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨268) | ₨185 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨151) | ₨156 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨1,502) | ₨515 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 37% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (₨2,683) | ₨2,013 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨926) | ₨1,512 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨8,585) | ₨2,928 | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨4,414) | ₨3,842 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨306) | ₨1,548 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨322) | ₨492 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨236) | ₨457 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨8,585) | ₨75,858 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨15) | ₨41 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨3,627) | ₨3,814 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨537) | ₨282 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,511 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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