Cost of living comparison
China is 40.6% more expensive than Swaziland overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.5% more in China
- Groceries
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pay 20.6% more in China
- Transportation
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pay 25.9% less in China
- Housing
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pay 13.9% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 3.6 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 33.6% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 4.5% more in China
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and clothing in China are more expensive than in Swaziland. Expenses including transportation and housing are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Swaziland, you would:
pay 4.5% more for restaurants
|
Swaziland
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.07
SZL55.60
|
$2.85
CN¥20.69
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$2.33
SZL42.22
|
$5.07
CN¥36.72
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.93
SZL16.82
|
$0.49
CN¥3.55
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.55
SZL9.95
|
$0.30
CN¥2.18
|
|
pay 20.6% more for groceries
|
Swaziland
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.76
SZL13.74
|
$1.59
CN¥11.54
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.86
SZL88.03
|
$5.85
CN¥42.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.01
SZL72.76
|
$6.86
CN¥49.73
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.70
SZL30.89
|
$1.60
CN¥11.57
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.97
SZL35.66
|
$1.54
CN¥11.17
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.75
SZL13.63
|
$0.76
CN¥5.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.33
SZL6.07
|
$0.57
CN¥4.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.43
SZL7.78
|
$0.65
CN¥4.74
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.64
SZL11.52
|
$0.52
CN¥3.80
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.45
SZL8.21
|
$0.32
CN¥2.33
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.53
SZL9.61
|
$0.40
CN¥2.90
|
|
pay 25.9% less for transportation
|
Swaziland
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.74
SZL85.92
|
$4.44
CN¥32.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.82
SZL540.58
|
$22.47
CN¥162.89
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$17,039.98
SZL308,904.94
|
$19,071.53
CN¥138,254.31
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$25.84
SZL468.44
|
$3.97
CN¥28.81
|
|
pay 13.9% less for housing
|
Swaziland
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.61
SZL1,044.39
|
$11.70
CN¥84.78
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$227.20
SZL4,118.73
|
$328.33
CN¥2,380.15
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$184.60
SZL3,346.47
|
$205.78
CN¥1,491.75
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$59.36
SZL1,076.12
|
$40.46
CN¥293.29
|
|
pay 3.6 times more for childcare
|
Swaziland
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$128.26
SZL2,325.09
|
$459.70
CN¥3,332.47
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,035.74
SZL91,289.19
|
$18,318.08
CN¥132,792.34
|
|
pay 33.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Swaziland
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
SZL33.46
|
$1.09
CN¥7.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.74
SZL31.58
|
$3.07
CN¥22.24
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.56
SZL46.34
|
$3.23
CN¥23.44
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$28.40
SZL514.84
|
$41.41
CN¥300.18
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.69
SZL66.93
|
$5.93
CN¥42.95
|
|
pay 4.5% more for clothing
|
Swaziland
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.17
SZL945.68
|
$48.23
CN¥349.60
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$23.67
SZL429.03
|
$31.67
CN¥229.59
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$73.84
SZL1,338.59
|
$72.53
CN¥525.76
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$80.58
SZL1,460.77
|
$75.53
CN¥547.57
|
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