In Mbabane, Eswatini, a family of four typically needs around $1573 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $623 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Mbabane is 33% cheaper overall.
Mbabane is 77% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Mbabane is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.
Mbabane tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of costs in Mbabane is rent and utilities, which can be significant. This can make it less accessible for those on tighter budgets.
Food costs in Mbabane are 34% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping more affordable for residents.
Public transport in Mbabane is 24% lower than the European benchmark. This provides an economical option for getting around the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.97 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.03 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.17 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 30.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 20.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.15 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 49 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 75 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 57.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 173 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 521 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 354 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 262 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 761 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.07% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.83 $ |
| Haircut | 4.74 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 13 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,172 $ |