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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.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 49 for 2 ppl.
- $ 5 per person
- $ 1.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 873* (13412 SZL)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 82 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 3 per person
Total budget:
$ 2122* (32606 SZL)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 98 for 2 ppl.
- $ 19 per person
- $ 51 per person
- $ 6 per person
Total budget:
$ 3480* (53466 SZL)
* 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 2021
Cost of living: Swaziland (Eswatini) VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Swaziland (Eswatini) in 2021 is 37% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mbabane | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Mbabane |
| Manzini | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Manzini |
| Big Bend | 9% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Big Bend |
| Nhlangano | 10% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Nhlangano |
Local prices in Swaziland (Eswatini) by expense type
Swaziland (Eswatini): Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Swaziland (Eswatini) costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 1.7/person
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 5.1 to $ 22)
($ 5.1 to $ 22)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 5.3/person
( $ 5.3)
( $ 5.3)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Swaziland (Eswatini): Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Swaziland (Eswatini) costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 261/night
($ 261 to $ 261)
($ 261 to $ 261)
140% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 61 to $ 167)
($ 61 to $ 167)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 65 to $ 103)
($ 65 to $ 103)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 95 to $ 136)
($ 95 to $ 136)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 177 to $ 177)
($ 177 to $ 177)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 52/month
($ 46 to $ 58)
($ 46 to $ 58)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 116/month
($ 91 to $ 150)
($ 91 to $ 150)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 91/month
($ 72 to $ 115)
($ 72 to $ 115)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 79/month
($ 64 to $ 95)
($ 64 to $ 95)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 163/month
($ 122 to $ 208)
($ 122 to $ 208)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Swaziland (Eswatini): Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Swaziland (Eswatini) costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Cheese
$ 8/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 8.1)
($ 7.8 to $ 8.1)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Chicken
$ 4.9/kg
( $ 4.9)
( $ 4.9)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Oranges
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Salad
$ 0.4/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Joint of beef
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.8)
($ 2.3 to $ 6.8)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Swaziland (Eswatini): Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Swaziland (Eswatini) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
( $ 0.5)
( $ 0.5)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Bus pass
$ 27/month
( $ 27)
( $ 27)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70Taxi (per km)
$ 3.2/km
( $ 3.2)
( $ 3.2)
97% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
( $ 1.2)
( $ 1.2)
79% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
( $ 3.2)
( $ 3.2)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Car hire
$ 26/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 33)
($ 17 to $ 33)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Swaziland (Eswatini): Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Swaziland (Eswatini) costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 29/month
($ 21 to $ 34)
($ 21 to $ 34)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162Mobile phone
$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 57/month
( $ 57)
( $ 57)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65Studio flat (city centre)
$ 229/month
($ 164 to $ 327)
($ 164 to $ 327)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 192/month
($ 131 to $ 261)
($ 131 to $ 261)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069Flat (centre)
$ 607/month
($ 519 to $ 782)
($ 519 to $ 782)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126Flat (suburbs)
$ 467/month
($ 357 to $ 586)
($ 357 to $ 586)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698Gym
$ 23/month
($ 17 to $ 30)
($ 17 to $ 30)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Private nursery
$ 93/month
($ 85 to $ 98)
($ 85 to $ 98)
90% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924Private primary school
$ 2050/yr
($ 1171 to $ 2928)
($ 1171 to $ 2928)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684Swaziland (Eswatini): Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Swaziland (Eswatini) costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 3/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 3)
($ 2.9 to $ 3)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 9.8/hr
( $ 9.8)
( $ 9.8)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Swaziland (Eswatini): Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Swaziland (Eswatini) costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 2.6/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 32
($ 21 to $ 44)
($ 21 to $ 44)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 30
($ 27 to $ 34)
($ 27 to $ 34)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Trainers
$ 61
($ 24 to $ 118)
($ 24 to $ 118)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76Leather shoes
$ 157
($ 151 to $ 164)
($ 151 to $ 164)
66% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95About the information on the cost of living in Swaziland (Eswatini)
The information about the cost of living in Swaziland (Eswatini) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Swaziland (Eswatini) updated on 18-01-2021.