- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (₨350) | ₨395 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (₨386) | ₨262 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (₨207) | ₨143 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨84) | ₨51 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (₨160) | ₨71 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (₨126) | ₨38 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (₨823) | ₨200 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (₨152) | ₨139 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (₨195) | ₨25 | + 690% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (₨89) | ₨122 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (₨805) | ₨832 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (₨110) | ₨82 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (₨37) | ₨33 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (₨64,467) | ₨30,521 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (₨67,712) | ₨20,593 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (₨4,609) | ₨4,569 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (₨36,540) | ₨24,265 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (₨20,475) | ₨14,735 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨2,692) | ₨3,625 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (₨8,791) | ₨803 | + 995% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (₨28,374) | ₨33,889 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (₨10,213) | ₨10,502 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨227) | ₨395 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨582 | - | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (₨3,477) | ₨2,439 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (₨5,956) | ₨2,720 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (₨5,785) | ₨3,791 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (₨7,592) | ₨2,948 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (₨1,126,488) | ₨879,468 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (₨63) | ₨78 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (₨2,939) | ₨1,373 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨335) | ₨128 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (₨587) | ₨275 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (₨1,647) | ₨1,366 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨206) | ₨252 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨129) | ₨177 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨249) | ₨227 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (₨142) | ₨131 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨73) | ₨71 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (₨477) | ₨275 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 45% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (₨1,264) | ₨1,200 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨447) | ₨475 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨4,139) | ₨1,906 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨2,128) | ₨1,982 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨147) | ₨593 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨154) | ₨227 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (₨116) | ₨206 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (₨51,559) | ₨38,184 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (₨10) | ₨64 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨1,749) | ₨1,874 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (₨234) | ₨257 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,269 prices entered by 4,399 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.174
INR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 40% more expensive than in India
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