Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (руб 304) | руб 407 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (руб 217) | руб 265 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (руб 107) | руб 147 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (руб 63) | руб 67 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (руб 153) | руб 88 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (руб 81) | руб 147 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (руб 188) | руб 324 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (руб 80) | руб 98 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (руб 70) | руб 34 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (руб 52) | руб 64 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (руб 458) | руб 591 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (руб 79) | руб 102 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (руб 23) | руб 32 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (руб 33,699) | руб 71,169 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (руб 24,925) | руб 39,385 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (руб 2,363) | руб 6,163 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (руб 25,757) | руб 40,158 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (руб 15,850) | руб 24,350 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (руб 2,062) | руб 4,247 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (руб 1,981) | руб 417 | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (руб 26,037) | руб 26,540 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (руб 2,959) | руб 6,255 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (руб 174) | руб 462 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 628 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (руб 1,080) | руб 5,495 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (руб 2,177) | руб 2,544 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (руб 3,649) | руб 5,941 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (руб 7,925) | руб 6,606 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (руб 658,892) | руб 1,358,270 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (руб 51) | руб 46 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (руб 1,585) | руб 1,874 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (руб 256) | руб 449 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (руб 99) | руб 578 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (руб 1,387) | руб 1,374 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (руб 159) | руб 313 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (руб 99) | руб 167 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (руб 191) | руб 227 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (руб 99) | руб 82 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (руб 56) | руб 99 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (руб 555) | руб 570 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 50% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (руб 991) | руб 1,511 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (руб 342) | руб 597 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (руб 3,170) | руб 5,681 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (руб 1,630) | руб 3,689 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (руб 113) | руб 394 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (руб 119) | руб 200 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (руб 87) | руб 215 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (руб 3,170) | руб 31,375 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (руб 5.37) | руб 2.24 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (руб 1,339) | руб 3,654 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (руб 198) | руб 155 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,843 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3.963
RUB
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 30% cheaper than in Russia
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