Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in Swaziland is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni300 (₨4,524) | ₨831 | + 445% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni45 (₨679) | ₨1,067 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni60 (₨905) | ₨486 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni26 (₨392) | ₨226 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | Lilangeni90 (₨1,357) | ₨323 | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni30 (₨452) | ₨171 | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni112 (₨1,689) | ₨945 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni49 (₨739) | ₨292 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨97 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni131 (₨1,975) | ₨630 | + 214% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni100 (₨1,508) | ₨2,672 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni40 (₨603) | ₨253 | + 138% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni16 (₨241) | ₨150 | + 61% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Swaziland is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni12,000 (₨180,961) | ₨114,506 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni9,000 (₨135,721) | ₨72,564 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni1,000 (₨15,080) | ₨24,768 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni3,000 (₨45,240) | ₨81,992 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni1,500 (₨22,620) | ₨49,088 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni800 (₨12,064) | ₨20,612 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,200 (₨18,096) | ₨2,457 | + 637% | |
40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni5,000 (₨75,401) | ₨66,138 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni2,000 (₨30,160) | ₨30,635 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni90 (₨1,357) | ₨1,176 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni400 (₨6,032) | ₨3,685 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni300 (₨4,524) | ₨9,758 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,500 (₨22,620) | ₨12,486 | + 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni3,000 (₨45,240) | ₨12,018 | + 276% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Swaziland is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨2,507,476) | ₨3,213,340 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni20 (₨304) | ₨272 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Swaziland is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨975) | ₨219 | + 345% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨697 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni600 (₨9,048) | ₨3,678 | + 146% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨603) | ₨812 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨376) | ₨591 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨725) | ₨560 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨377) | ₨409 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨212) | ₨244 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨2,111) | ₨629 | + 236% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in Swaziland is 75% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Swaziland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni200 (₨3,016) | ₨3,554 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨1,302) | ₨1,815 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨12,064) | ₨6,844 | + 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨6,203) | ₨7,013 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨429) | ₨2,877 | - 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨452) | ₨562 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨332) | ₨1,033 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨12,064) | ₨149,999 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨20) | ₨255 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨5,097) | ₨4,456 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨754) | ₨574 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan
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