Cost of living comparison
Swaziland is 2.1% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 67.6% less in Swaziland
- Groceries
-
pay 27.6% less in Swaziland
- Transportation
-
pay 93.8% more in Swaziland
- Housing
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pay 60.7% less in Swaziland
- Childcare
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pay 2.2 times more in Swaziland
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 43.1% less in Swaziland
- Clothing
-
pay 0.6% more in Swaziland
The cost of childcare, transportation, and clothing in Swaziland are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Swaziland. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Swaziland.
If you lived in Swaziland instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 67.6% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Swaziland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$3.07
SZL57.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$2.33
SZL43.62
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.93
SZL17.38
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.55
SZL10.29
|
|
pay 27.6% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.76
SZL14.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$4.86
SZL90.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$4.01
SZL75.18
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.70
SZL31.92
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$1.97
SZL36.85
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.75
SZL14.08
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.33
SZL6.27
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.43
SZL8.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.64
SZL11.90
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.45
SZL8.48
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.53
SZL9.93
|
|
pay 93.8% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.74
SZL88.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$29.82
SZL558.58
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$17,039.98
SZL319,190.88
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$25.84
SZL484.03
|
|
pay 60.7% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$57.61
SZL1,079.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$227.20
SZL4,255.88
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$184.60
SZL3,457.90
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$59.36
SZL1,111.95
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$128.26
SZL2,402.52
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$5,035.74
SZL94,328.94
|
|
pay 43.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.85
SZL34.58
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.74
SZL32.63
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.56
SZL47.88
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$28.40
SZL531.98
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$3.69
SZL69.16
|
|
pay 0.6% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Swaziland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$52.17
SZL977.17
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$23.67
SZL443.32
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$73.84
SZL1,383.16
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$80.58
SZL1,509.42
|
|
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