Cost of living in Swaziland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (₨210) | ₨368 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (₨336) | ₨319 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (₨294) | ₨165 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (₨252) | ₨90 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (₨147) | ₨39 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (₨199) | ₨239 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (₨210) | ₨154 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (₨126) | ₨31 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (₨55) | ₨169 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (₨485) | ₨769 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (₨92) | ₨91 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (₨24) | ₨38 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (₨90,254) | ₨40,484 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (₨26,405) | ₨24,222 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (₨2,503) | ₨5,258 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (₨41,978) | ₨24,750 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (₨16,791) | ₨14,691 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨2,184) | ₨6,007 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (₨2,099) | ₨665 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (₨27,583) | ₨29,903 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (₨3,134) | ₨11,999 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨184) | ₨535 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (₨1,145) | ₨2,524 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (₨2,306) | ₨2,741 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (₨3,866) | ₨4,298 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (₨8,396) | ₨3,255 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨698,006) | ₨1,326,030 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (₨88) | ₨105 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (₨5,037) | ₨1,104 | + 356% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨271) | ₨138 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (₨1,469) | ₨905 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨168) | ₨396 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨105) | ₨223 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨202) | ₨281 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨105) | ₨167 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨59) | ₨98 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨588) | ₨306 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 37% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (₨1,049) | ₨1,460 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨362) | ₨600 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨3,358) | ₨1,500 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨1,727) | ₨1,872 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨120) | ₨756 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨126) | ₨217 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨92) | ₨182 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨3,358) | ₨51,130 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨5.69) | ₨1.39 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨1,419) | ₨1,638 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨210) | ₨270 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,871 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.198
INR
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SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 31% more expensive than in India
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