Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (руб 275) | руб 537 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (руб 440) | руб 392 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (руб 385) | руб 210 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 85 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (руб 330) | руб 138 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (руб 192) | руб 237 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (руб 261) | руб 445 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (руб 275) | руб 131 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (руб 165) | руб 45 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (руб 72) | руб 87 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (руб 635) | руб 706 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (руб 121) | руб 165 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (руб 32) | руб 41 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (руб 118,196) | руб 104,906 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (руб 34,579) | руб 60,333 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (руб 3,278) | руб 8,851 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (руб 54,975) | руб 62,409 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (руб 21,990) | руб 31,960 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (руб 2,861) | руб 6,219 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (руб 2,749) | руб 852 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (руб 36,123) | руб 22,664 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (руб 4,105) | руб 8,167 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (руб 241) | руб 629 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 811 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (руб 1,499) | руб 6,099 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (руб 3,020) | руб 3,674 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (руб 5,063) | руб 8,189 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (руб 10,995) | руб 7,978 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (руб 914,103) | руб 2,768,470 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (руб 115) | руб 54 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (руб 6,597) | руб 1,897 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (руб 356) | руб 329 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 589 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (руб 1,924) | руб 1,902 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (руб 220) | руб 340 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (руб 137) | руб 240 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (руб 264) | руб 254 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (руб 137) | руб 139 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (руб 77) | руб 149 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (руб 770) | руб 607 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (руб 1,374) | руб 1,853 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (руб 475) | руб 762 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (руб 4,398) | руб 7,184 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (руб 2,261) | руб 4,106 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (руб 157) | руб 547 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (руб 165) | руб 215 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (руб 121) | руб 264 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (руб 4,398) | руб 52,838 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (руб 7) | руб 5.54 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (руб 1,858) | руб 3,300 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (руб 275) | руб 196 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,757 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
5.497
RUB
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 12% more expensive than in Russia
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