Cost of living in Swaziland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is about the same as in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (₨367) | ₨336 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (₨262) | ₨294 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (₨129) | ₨163 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (₨75) | ₨54 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (₨185) | ₨83 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (₨98) | ₨40 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (₨227) | ₨216 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (₨97) | ₨152 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (₨85) | ₨29 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (₨63) | ₨148 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (₨552) | ₨766 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (₨96) | ₨88 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (₨28) | ₨35 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (₨40,683) | ₨30,707 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (₨30,091) | ₨20,031 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (₨2,853) | ₨4,413 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (₨31,095) | ₨22,933 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (₨19,136) | ₨14,192 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (₨2,489) | ₨3,664 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (₨2,392) | ₨511 | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (₨31,434) | ₨29,219 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (₨3,572) | ₨12,383 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (₨210) | ₨416 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (₨1,304) | ₨2,328 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (₨2,628) | ₨2,564 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (₨4,406) | ₨3,571 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (₨9,568) | ₨3,002 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is about the same as in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (₨795,452) | ₨980,422 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (₨61) | ₨107 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (₨1,914) | ₨1,414 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (₨309) | ₨140 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (₨120) | ₨303 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (₨1,674) | ₨1,443 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (₨191) | ₨402 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (₨119) | ₨190 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (₨230) | ₨248 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (₨120) | ₨152 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (₨67) | ₨72 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (₨670) | ₨373 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Swaziland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (₨1,196) | ₨1,405 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (₨413) | ₨592 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (₨3,827) | ₨1,517 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (₨1,968) | ₨2,140 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (₨136) | ₨607 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (₨144) | ₨229 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (₨105) | ₨173 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (₨3,827) | ₨46,652 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (₨6) | ₨1.29 | + 402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (₨1,617) | ₨1,540 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (₨239) | ₨247 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,510 prices entered by 967 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swaziland is about the same as in India
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