Cost of living in Swaziland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni300 (₨1,440) | ₨425 | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni45 (₨216) | ₨363 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni60 (₨288) | ₨180 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni26 (₨125) | ₨61 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni90 (₨432) | ₨102 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni30 (₨144) | ₨44 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni112 (₨537) | ₨250 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni49 (₨235) | ₨194 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni131 (₨629) | ₨162 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni100 (₨480) | ₨941 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni40 (₨192) | ₨92 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni16 (₨77) | ₨40 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni12,000 (₨57,587) | ₨46,262 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni9,000 (₨43,190) | ₨29,291 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni1,000 (₨4,799) | ₨5,648 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni3,000 (₨14,397) | ₨29,589 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni1,500 (₨7,198) | ₨17,760 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni800 (₨3,839) | ₨4,874 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,200 (₨5,759) | ₨727 | + 692% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni5,000 (₨23,995) | ₨25,901 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni2,000 (₨9,598) | ₨12,652 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni90 (₨432) | ₨511 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨523 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni400 (₨1,920) | ₨2,399 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni300 (₨1,440) | ₨2,579 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,500 (₨7,198) | ₨4,001 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni3,000 (₨14,397) | ₨2,864 | + 403% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨797,950) | ₨1,701,050 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni20 (₨97) | ₨104 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,619 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is about the same as in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨310) | ₨97 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni600 (₨2,879) | ₨1,173 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨192) | ₨329 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨120) | ₨220 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨231) | ₨307 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨120) | ₨195 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨67) | ₨97 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨672) | ₨315 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 36% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni200 (₨960) | ₨1,419 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨414) | ₨590 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨3,839) | ₨1,843 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨1,974) | ₨2,143 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨137) | ₨766 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨144) | ₨240 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨106) | ₨204 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨3,839) | ₨42,526 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨7) | ₨7 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨1,622) | ₨1,579 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨240) | ₨271 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,510 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 25% more expensive than in India
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