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

Nhlangano travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nhlangano

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

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

Cost of living in Nhlangano compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Nhlangano in 2025 is 50% 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 Nhlangano in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Nhlangano by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nhlangano

Lunch

$ 3.1/person
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 15/person
($ 15 to $ 15)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 2.4/person
($ 2.2 to $ 2.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nhlangano

3-star hotel

$ 76/night
($ 75 to $ 77)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 92 to $ 92)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

Room with kitchen

$ 69/month
($ 59 to $ 78)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 72/month
($ 63 to $ 82)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 84/month
($ 80 to $ 89)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 151/month
($ 119 to $ 182)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Nhlangano

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 6.8)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Nhlangano

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.8/km
($ 1.4 to $ 4)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.8
($ 2.8 to $ 4)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Nhlangano

Cinema

$ 3.6/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 5.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nhlangano

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 53
($ 20 to $ 72)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 25
($ 15 to $ 30)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48