Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (руб 398) | руб 399 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (руб 284) | руб 284 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (руб 140) | руб 143 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (руб 82) | руб 65 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (руб 200) | руб 88 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (руб 106) | руб 129 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (руб 246) | руб 345 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (руб 105) | руб 108 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (руб 92) | руб 35 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (руб 68) | руб 66 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (руб 600) | руб 583 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (руб 104) | руб 109 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (руб 30) | руб 28 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (руб 44,156) | руб 68,166 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (руб 32,659) | руб 37,974 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (руб 3,096) | руб 6,392 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (руб 33,750) | руб 31,618 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (руб 20,769) | руб 22,018 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (руб 2,702) | руб 4,038 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (руб 2,596) | руб 448 | + 479% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (руб 34,117) | руб 24,813 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (руб 3,877) | руб 6,723 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (руб 227) | руб 416 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 926 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (руб 1,416) | руб 4,661 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (руб 2,852) | руб 2,580 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (руб 4,782) | руб 5,596 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (руб 10,384) | руб 6,714 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (руб 863,350) | руб 1,237,120 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (руб 66) | руб 47 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (руб 2,077) | руб 1,548 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (руб 336) | руб 476 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (руб 130) | руб 504 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (руб 1,817) | руб 1,289 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (руб 208) | руб 311 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (руб 129) | руб 183 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (руб 250) | руб 206 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (руб 130) | руб 77 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (руб 73) | руб 97 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (руб 727) | руб 580 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (руб 1,298) | руб 1,480 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (руб 448) | руб 574 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (руб 4,154) | руб 5,826 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (руб 2,136) | руб 3,401 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (руб 148) | руб 387 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (руб 156) | руб 168 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (руб 114) | руб 221 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (руб 4,154) | руб 38,001 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (руб 7) | руб 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (руб 1,755) | руб 3,491 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (руб 260) | руб 160 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,651 prices entered by 701 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.192
RUB
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 4% cheaper than in Russia
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