- Cost of Living
- Swaziland
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 2% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (Rp 70,020) | Rp 64,060 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni69 (Rp 71,248) | Rp 50,221 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (Rp 41,347) | Rp 31,397 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Rp 16,758) | Rp 18,967 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (Rp 31,888) | Rp 22,704 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (Rp 25,169) | Rp 15,321 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (Rp 164,479) | Rp 67,443 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (Rp 30,351) | Rp 37,831 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (Rp 38,885) | Rp 18,389 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni15 (Rp 15,837) | Rp 32,050 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (Rp 160,762) | Rp 363,342 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (Rp 21,886) | Rp 19,021 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (Rp 7,326) | Rp 15,904 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni10,226 (Rp 10,570,201) | Rp 11,979,100 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni10,002 (Rp 10,339,071) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (Rp 920,852) | Rp 899,203 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (Rp 7,299,970) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (Rp 4,090,570) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Rp 537,880) | Rp 630,805 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,086 (Rp 1,122,545) | Rp 244,903 | + 358% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni12,450 (Rp 12,869,105) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 180% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (Rp 2,040,298) | Rp 1,766,010 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Rp 45,274) | Rp 60,823 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 59,495 | - | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (Rp 694,686) | Rp 612,994 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (Rp 1,189,858) | Rp 416,812 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (Rp 1,155,788) | Rp 974,726 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (Rp 1,516,646) | Rp 821,580 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 2% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (Rp 225,051,701) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (Rp 12,666) | Rp 8,713 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (Rp 587,218) | Rp 376,741 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Rp 66,851) | Rp 25,888 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (Rp 117,271) | Rp 86,121 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (Rp 329,057) | Rp 362,813 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Rp 41,212) | Rp 45,322 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 25,757) | Rp 23,501 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Rp 49,707) | Rp 33,880 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (Rp 28,379) | Rp 15,234 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Rp 14,508) | Rp 13,078 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (Rp 95,239) | Rp 92,813 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 3% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (Rp 252,506) | Rp 207,987 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Rp 89,230) | Rp 98,924 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Rp 826,944) | Rp 390,835 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Rp 425,208) | Rp 480,517 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Rp 29,439) | Rp 125,911 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Rp 30,830) | Rp 46,550 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (Rp 23,266) | Rp 57,305 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (Rp 10,300,525) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (Rp 1,936) | Rp 1,764 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Rp 349,374) | Rp 536,205 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (Rp 46,792) | Rp 24,432 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,850 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1033.680
IDR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
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