Cost of living in Swaziland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni35 (₨166) | ₨391 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (₨259) | ₨280 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (₨128) | ₨141 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni15 (₨71) | ₨53 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni46 (₨220) | ₨72 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni18 (₨83) | ₨37 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni20 (₨95) | ₨215 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni22 (₨102) | ₨141 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (₨86) | ₨28 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni20 (₨93) | ₨127 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni110 (₨521) | ₨825 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (₨95) | ₨84 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni8 (₨36) | ₨35 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni6,142 (₨29,107) | ₨31,319 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni4,457 (₨21,121) | ₨20,070 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni348 (₨1,649) | ₨4,179 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni7,062 (₨33,465) | ₨23,911 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni3,957 (₨18,752) | ₨13,849 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨2,466) | ₨3,140 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (₨2,369) | ₨741 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (₨31,137) | ₨30,622 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (₨3,538) | ₨10,743 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨208) | ₨375 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨325 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (₨1,292) | ₨2,357 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (₨2,603) | ₨2,587 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni749 (₨3,551) | ₨3,785 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (₨9,477) | ₨2,802 | + 238% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨787,932) | ₨933,670 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (₨57) | ₨76 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (₨1,895) | ₨1,212 | + 56% | |
| 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 (₨306) | ₨108 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (₨538) | ₨209 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (₨1,508) | ₨987 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨189) | ₨248 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨118) | ₨172 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨228) | ₨234 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (₨130) | ₨151 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨67) | ₨67 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (₨437) | ₨243 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (₨1,158) | ₨1,193 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨409) | ₨468 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨3,791) | ₨1,731 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨1,949) | ₨1,919 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨135) | ₨686 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨141) | ₨220 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (₨107) | ₨226 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨3,791) | ₨33,881 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.80 (₨9) | ₨3.76 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨1,602) | ₨1,977 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (₨215) | ₨245 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,535 prices entered by 2,280 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
4.739
INR
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SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is about the same as in India
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