Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (руб 244) | руб 595 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (руб 391) | руб 409 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (руб 342) | руб 187 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 85 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (руб 293) | руб 115 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (руб 171) | руб 189 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (руб 232) | руб 440 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (руб 244) | руб 107 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (руб 147) | руб 46 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (руб 64) | руб 82 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (руб 564) | руб 663 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (руб 108) | руб 153 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (руб 28) | руб 41 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| 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 105,084) | руб 92,518 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (руб 30,743) | руб 52,176 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (руб 2,915) | руб 8,925 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (руб 48,876) | руб 47,652 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (руб 19,550) | руб 26,997 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (руб 2,543) | руб 4,733 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (руб 2,444) | руб 512 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (руб 32,115) | руб 23,636 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (руб 3,649) | руб 8,252 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (руб 214) | руб 606 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 961 | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (руб 1,333) | руб 5,605 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (руб 2,685) | руб 3,324 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (руб 4,501) | руб 7,383 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (руб 9,775) | руб 9,515 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (руб 812,699) | руб 2,617,320 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (руб 103) | руб 52 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (руб 5,865) | руб 2,178 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (руб 316) | руб 579 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 627 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (руб 1,711) | руб 2,017 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (руб 196) | руб 474 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (руб 122) | руб 270 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (руб 235) | руб 309 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (руб 122) | руб 118 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (руб 69) | руб 147 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (руб 684) | руб 666 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 50% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Swaziland | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (руб 1,222) | руб 1,790 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (руб 422) | руб 688 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (руб 3,910) | руб 6,393 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (руб 2,011) | руб 4,245 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (руб 139) | руб 484 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (руб 147) | руб 213 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (руб 108) | руб 249 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (руб 3,910) | руб 68,859 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (руб 7) | руб 2.45 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (руб 1,652) | руб 3,843 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (руб 244) | руб 271 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,094 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.888
RUB
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 6% more expensive than in Russia
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