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Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Eswatini Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Eswatini

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 171.4% more expensive than Eswatini without rent, and 324.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 167.2% more expensive than Eswatini without rent, and 272% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$1.73 SZL 28.30
1068.79%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$27.62 SZL 453
173.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$2.33 SZL 38.29
392.27%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$1.60 SZL 26.21
220.62%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.82 SZL 13.40
218.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.49 SZL 7.99
336.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$1.50 SZL 24.68
311.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$1.73 SZL 28.34
308.67%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.02 SZL 16.75
5.88%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$0.74 SZL 12.07
405.41%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.22 SZL 19.99
274.59%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$1.54 SZL 25.19
172.73%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$9.16 SZL 150
42.14%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$3.86 SZL 63.3
215.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$4.43 SZL 72.7
264.33%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$1.31 SZL 21.42
305.34%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$0.79 SZL 13.02
117.72%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.13 SZL 18.49
306.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$1.36 SZL 22.37
264.71%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$0.93 SZL 15.24
222.58%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.03 SZL 16.86
195.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.54 SZL 8.81
303.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.79 SZL 12.92
177.22%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$2.67 SZL 43.72
280.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$4.87 SZL 79.9
211.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.00 SZL 16.33
99.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$1.44 SZL 23.55
157.64%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Eswatini
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.87 SZL 14.33
185.06%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$29.27 SZL 480
118.18%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$3.45 SZL 56.6
6.96%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$2.77 SZL 45.50
-36.46%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$3.40 SZL 55.8
784.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.22 SZL 19.97
-21.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$17.1K SZL 281.0K
76.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$18.6K SZL 305.2K
41.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$72.8 SZL 1,193
184.87%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$26.72 SZL 438
113.44%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$27.84 SZL 457
156.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$28.11 SZL 461
63.32%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$5.18 SZL 84.9
329.54%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$3.33 SZL 54.7
324.32%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$104 SZL 1,713
1225.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$4,569 SZL 74.9K
386.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$41.49 SZL 681
25.57%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$25.86 SZL 424
64.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$64.2 SZL 1,053
40.01%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$75.1 SZL 1,232
52.38%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Eswatini
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$238 SZL 3,909
631.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$141 SZL 2,304
911.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$437 SZL 7,166
545.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$327 SZL 5,369
623.90%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$369 SZL 6,051
804.56%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$270 SZL 4,436
866.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$576 SZL 9,445
634.57%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
9.12
-28.62%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Eswatini: January 12, 2026

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