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Travel budget in Swaziland (Eswatini)

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Swaziland (Eswatini): sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Swaziland (Eswatini) for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Swaziland (Eswatini) in 2019

Cost of living: Swaziland (Eswatini) VS United States

On average, the cost of living in Swaziland (Eswatini) in 2019 is 39% less than United States.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices in Swaziland (Eswatini) in 2019 and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Swaziland (Eswatini) by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Swaziland (Eswatini) compared to the national average.

Cities	/Swaziland (Eswatini)	View Details
Manzini	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Manzini
Mbabane	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Mbabane
Nhlangano	19% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nhlangano
Big Bend	16% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Big Bend

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Local prices in Swaziland (Eswatini) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Lunch

$ 3.7/person
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)

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75% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 9.3 to $ 15)

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59% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 5.6/person
($ 4.4 to $ 6)

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24% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.5

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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65% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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56% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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65% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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56% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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58% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Swaziland (Eswatini)

1-star hotel

$ 263/night
($ 263 to $ 263)

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148% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 107

2-star hotel

$ 118/night
($ 77 to $ 167)

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5% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 61 to $ 98)

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56% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 177

4-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 94 to $ 144)

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55% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 259

5-star hotel

$ 182/night
($ 182 to $ 182)

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63% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 502

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 87/month
($ 87 to $ 87)

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28% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 120

Room with kitchen

$ 109/month
($ 76 to $ 155)

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33% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 163

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 93/month
($ 75 to $ 115)

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44% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 167

Cottage or guest house

$ 77/month
($ 59 to $ 93)

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64% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 213

Family room

$ 157/month
($ 120 to $ 211)

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10% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 176

Supermarket food budget in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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46% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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74% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

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63% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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31% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 8.4/kg
($ 6.7 to $ 9.6)

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24% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 12

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6)

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60% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 9

Apples

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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71% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.7

Oranges

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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72% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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74% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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60% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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56% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

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28% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 4.3/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 7.5)

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64% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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61% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 30/month
($ 23 to $ 39)

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60% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 76

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.6/km
($ 2.6 to $ 4.5)

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96% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1)

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26% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.7
($ 3.7 to $ 3.7)

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8% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 26/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 33)

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36% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Electricity, water...

$ 51/month
($ 39 to $ 76)

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69% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 163

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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23% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 0.1

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 296/month
($ 173 to $ 449)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1352

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 195/month
($ 114 to $ 299)

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81% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1066

Flat (centre)

$ 805/month
($ 598 to $ 1120)

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63% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2210

Flat (suburbs)

$ 463/month
($ 299 to $ 747)

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73% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1725

Gym

$ 40/month
($ 23 to $ 90)

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1% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 39

Private nursery

$ 150/month
($ 76 to $ 315)

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84% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 944

Private primary school

$ 3883/yr
($ 1568 to $ 5973)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 18299

Leisure activity budget in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Cinema

$ 3.1/ticket
($ 3 to $ 4.7)

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75% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Tennis

$ 7.5/hr
($ 7.5 to $ 7.5)

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53% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Swaziland (Eswatini)

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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64% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.5

Levi's jeans

$ 58
($ 39 to $ 76)

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23% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 47

Summer dress

$ 28
($ 14 to $ 60)

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26% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 38

Trainers

$ 61
($ 49 to $ 76)

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22% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 79

Leather shoes

$ 91
($ 53 to $ 150)

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10% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 102

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