Cost of living in Swaziland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (₨375) | ₨367 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (₨268) | ₨293 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (₨132) | ₨142 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨77) | ₨52 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (₨189) | ₨73 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (₨100) | ₨36 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (₨232) | ₨227 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (₨99) | ₨139 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (₨87) | ₨31 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (₨64) | ₨132 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (₨565) | ₨772 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (₨98) | ₨86 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (₨28) | ₨36 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (₨41,614) | ₨33,314 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (₨30,779) | ₨19,892 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (₨2,918) | ₨4,541 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (₨31,806) | ₨19,031 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (₨19,573) | ₨12,492 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨2,546) | ₨3,341 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (₨2,447) | ₨676 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (₨32,153) | ₨29,555 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (₨3,654) | ₨10,444 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨214) | ₨411 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (₨1,334) | ₨2,314 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (₨2,688) | ₨2,579 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (₨4,507) | ₨3,601 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (₨9,787) | ₨2,719 | + 260% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨813,638) | ₨918,724 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (₨62) | ₨80 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (₨1,957) | ₨1,156 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨316) | ₨100 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (₨122) | ₨212 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (₨1,713) | ₨624 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨196) | ₨316 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨122) | ₨161 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨235) | ₨254 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨122) | ₨140 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨69) | ₨68 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨685) | ₨239 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (₨1,223) | ₨1,195 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨422) | ₨471 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨3,915) | ₨1,633 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨2,013) | ₨1,629 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨139) | ₨568 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨147) | ₨193 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨108) | ₨190 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨3,915) | ₨36,202 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨7) | ₨5.27 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨1,654) | ₨1,591 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨245) | ₨271 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,337 prices entered by 2,117 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is 13% more expensive than in India
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