- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (₨341) | ₨417 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (₨347) | ₨267 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (₨201) | ₨142 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨82) | ₨52 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (₨155) | ₨72 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (₨123) | ₨40 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (₨801) | ₨201 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (₨148) | ₨139 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (₨189) | ₨25 | + 666% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (₨77) | ₨121 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (₨783) | ₨831 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (₨107) | ₨82 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (₨36) | ₨33 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni10,226 (₨51,458) | ₨31,006 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (₨50,332) | ₨21,308 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (₨4,483) | ₨4,411 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (₨35,538) | ₨25,314 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (₨19,914) | ₨15,654 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨2,618) | ₨3,891 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (₨5,465) | ₨844 | + 548% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (₨62,649) | ₨33,586 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (₨9,933) | ₨10,591 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨220) | ₨382 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨545 | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (₨3,382) | ₨2,401 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (₨5,792) | ₨2,707 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (₨5,627) | ₨3,722 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (₨7,383) | ₨2,923 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (₨1,095,591) | ₨876,886 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (₨62) | ₨78 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (₨2,859) | ₨1,320 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨325) | ₨136 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (₨571) | ₨283 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (₨1,602) | ₨1,544 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨201) | ₨255 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨125) | ₨177 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨242) | ₨228 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (₨138) | ₨132 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨71) | ₨70 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (₨464) | ₨278 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 42% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (₨1,229) | ₨1,197 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨434) | ₨471 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨4,026) | ₨1,987 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨2,070) | ₨1,797 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨143) | ₨643 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨150) | ₨195 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (₨113) | ₨206 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (₨50,145) | ₨38,465 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (₨9) | ₨58 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨1,701) | ₨1,874 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (₨228) | ₨248 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,499 prices entered by 4,695 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.032
INR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 28% more expensive than in India
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