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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 169.4% more expensive than Eswatini without rent, and 336.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 166.5% more expensive than Eswatini without rent, and 273.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$1.64 SZL 29.15
1139.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$27.71 SZL 493
168.39%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$2.39 SZL 42.47
380.75%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$1.66 SZL 29.57
206.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.84 SZL 14.96
202.38%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.49 SZL 8.67
330.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.45 SZL 25.74
320.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$1.72 SZL 30.64
312.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.03 SZL 18.31
4.85%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.8 SZL 14.22
362.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.27 SZL 22.58
266.14%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$1.53 SZL 27.24
175.16%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$8.92 SZL 159
42.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$4.04 SZL 71.8
202.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$4.68 SZL 83.3
243.59%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$1.31 SZL 23.31
312.98%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$0.78 SZL 13.94
121.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$1.14 SZL 20.22
283.33%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$1.42 SZL 25.25
247.89%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$0.91 SZL 16.17
216.48%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$0.99 SZL 17.69
210.10%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.52 SZL 9.32
332.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.75 SZL 13.28
194.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$2.63 SZL 46.71
283.65%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$4.72 SZL 83.9
212.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.99 SZL 17.52
92.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.37 SZL 24.45
158.39%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Eswatini
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.91 SZL 16.2
181.32%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$29.46 SZL 524
116.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$3.42 SZL 60.9
11.40%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$2.69 SZL 47.79
-34.20%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$3.45 SZL 61.4
781.16%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.17 SZL 20.86
-19.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$16.5K SZL 293.1K
81.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$19.1K SZL 340K
34.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$75.6 SZL 1,344
176.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$27.14 SZL 483
113.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$27.83 SZL 495
155.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$27.84 SZL 495
64.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$4.92 SZL 87.4
352.24%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$3.4 SZL 60.5
315.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$107 SZL 1,909
1178.95%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$4,516 SZL 80.3K
395.07%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$42.09 SZL 749
22.38%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$26.6 SZL 473
57.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$63.2 SZL 1,124
39.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$75.2 SZL 1,337
48.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Eswatini
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$235 SZL 4,176
637.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$144 SZL 2,564
902.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$426 SZL 7,585
567.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$326 SZL 5,801
625.39%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$348 SZL 6,189
832.57%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$262 SZL 4,662
917.37%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Eswatini
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$545 SZL 9,689
691.74%
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: October 27, 2025

Last update for Eswatini: October 27, 2025

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