Cost of Living in Mbabane
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Mbabane, Eswatini.
Overall, the cost of living in Mbabane is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 13 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)16
Groceries index14
Dining out index13
Transport index10
Utilities index12
Median annual salary$4,500
Minimum wage$0.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$130
Est. monthly healthcare premium$25
YoY inflation5.0%
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