Cost of Living in Eswatini
Summary of cost of living in Eswatini:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,665.4$ (28,614.6R), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 464.5$ (7,980.3R), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Eswatini is, on average, 62.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Eswatini is, on average, 85.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 R | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 512.50 R | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 42.00 R | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 30.00 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 30.00 R | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 32.43 R | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.81 R | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 9.20 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 18.50 R | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 12.45 R | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 10.09 R | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 27.04 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 72.57 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 31.84 R | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 36.85 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 10.89 R | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 6.12 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 8.96 R | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 11.19 R | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 7.60 R | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 8.16 R | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 9.83 R | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 13.50 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 79.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 18.00 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 25.00 R | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 48.00 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 16.00 R | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 525.00 R | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 80.47 R | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 R | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 20.98 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 300,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 336,666.67 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,325.00 R | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 483.33 R | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 500.00 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 500.00 R | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 90.00 R | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 60.00 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,900.00 R | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 82,000.00 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 749.75 R | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 466.67 R | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,125.00 R | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,325.00 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,209.98 R | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,550.00 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,700.00 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,800.00 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 557.41 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 418.06 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,300.00 R | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.12 |
Prices in Eswatini
This country had 40 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 31 July 2025
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Last update: 31 July 2025
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