Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nhlangano Shiselweni | L5,590 ($307) | L1,659 ($91.17) |
| 2 | Siteki Lubombo | L5,590 ($307) | L1,659 ($91.17) |
| 3 | Piggs Peak Hhohho | L5,590 ($307) | L1,659 ($91.17) |
| 4 | Lavumisa Shiselweni | L5,590 ($307) | L1,659 ($91.17) |
| 5 | Hlatikulu Shiselweni | L5,590 ($307) | L1,659 ($91.17) |
| 6 | Manzini Manzini | L6,261 ($344) | L1,893 ($104) |
| 7 | Mbabane Hhohho | L6,261 ($344) | L1,893 ($104) |
| 8 | Lobamba Hhohho | L8,306 ($456) | L2,627 ($144) |