Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (₨700) | ₨585 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (₨500) | ₨656 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (₨247) | ₨253 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨144) | ₨109 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (₨353) | ₨121 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (₨186) | ₨96 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (₨433) | ₨537 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (₨185) | ₨178 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (₨162) | ₨44 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (₨120) | ₨344 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (₨1,056) | ₨1,632 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (₨183) | ₨126 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (₨53) | ₨56 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (₨77,736) | ₨60,160 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (₨57,496) | ₨35,513 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (₨5,451) | ₨9,753 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (₨59,415) | ₨53,937 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (₨36,563) | ₨30,998 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨4,756) | ₨7,631 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (₨4,570) | ₨2,510 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (₨60,062) | ₨40,341 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (₨6,825) | ₨12,473 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨400) | ₨609 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (₨2,492) | ₨2,518 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (₨5,021) | ₨3,745 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (₨8,418) | ₨6,430 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (₨18,282) | ₨5,127 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨1,519,909) | ₨2,319,940 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (₨117) | ₨115 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (₨3,656) | ₨2,310 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨591) | ₨243 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (₨229) | ₨415 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (₨3,199) | ₨1,378 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨366) | ₨435 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨228) | ₨332 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨440) | ₨311 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨229) | ₨205 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨128) | ₨138 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨1,280) | ₨434 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (₨2,285) | ₨1,566 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨789) | ₨1,256 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨7,313) | ₨3,430 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨3,760) | ₨3,673 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨260) | ₨792 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨274) | ₨348 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨201) | ₨465 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨7,313) | ₨46,753 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨12) | ₨4.30 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨3,090) | ₨4,335 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨457) | ₨215 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,113 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan
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