Travel budget and cost of living in Big Bend (Swaziland (Eswatini)) how much does a trip cost?

Big Bend travel budget

Big Bend: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Big Bend

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Big Bend for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Big Bend compared to Swaziland (Eswatini) in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Big Bend in 2021 is 44% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Big Bend in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Big Bend by expense type

Restaurant budget in Big Bend

Lunch

$ 1.8/person
($ 1.4 to $ 5.9)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 5.3/person
($ 4.8 to $ 20)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 4.7/person
($ 2 to $ 7.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.2/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Supermarket food budget in Big Bend

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 6.3/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 7.5)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 2.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.4/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.2)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Big Bend

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.6/km
($ 3.6 to $ 3.6)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3
($ 3 to $ 3.6)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Budget for living and housing in Big Bend

Electricity, water...

$ 36/month
($ 30 to $ 60)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

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

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Private nursery

$ 152/month
($ 89 to $ 248)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 2371/yr
($ 1235 to $ 4701)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684

Leisure activity budget in Big Bend

Cinema

$ 2.4/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 4.7)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Big Bend

Cigarettes

$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 30 to $ 60)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 10.6 to $ 48)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 44
($ 22 to $ 60)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 71
($ 42 to $ 147)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95