Cost of living in Swaziland compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Swaziland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 ($2.54) | $19 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 ($4.07) | $10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 ($3.56) | $5.93 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.09 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 ($3.05) | $4.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 ($1.78) | $4.81 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 ($2.41) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 ($2.54) | $4.67 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 ($1.52) | $2.52 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 ($0.67) | $3.12 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 ($5.87) | $16 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 ($1.12) | $2.74 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 ($0.29) | $3.05 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Swaziland | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 ($1,093) | $2,985 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 ($320) | $2,210 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 ($30) | $219 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 ($508) | $1,960 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 ($203) | $1,472 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 ($26) | $149 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 ($25) | $63 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 ($334) | $295 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 ($38) | $136 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 ($2.23) | $14 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Swaziland | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 ($14) | $54 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 ($47) | $93 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 ($102) | $121 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Swaziland | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 ($8,452) | $27,744 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 ($1.07) | $1.06 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 ($61) | $83 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Swaziland | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 ($3.29) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 ($18) | $139 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 ($2.03) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 ($1.27) | $4.85 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 ($2.44) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 ($1.27) | $4.78 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 ($0.71) | $2.24 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 ($7) | $28 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Swaziland | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 ($13) | $55 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 ($4.39) | $28 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 ($41) | $200 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 ($21) | $89 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 ($1.45) | $13 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 ($1.52) | $5.23 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 ($1.12) | $6 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 ($41) | $554 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 ($0.07) | $0.20 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 ($17) | $59 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 ($2.54) | $10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,022 prices entered by 2,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05083
USD
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 60% cheaper than in United States
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