Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Swaziland is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (Rp 70,435) | Rp 61,205 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (Rp 50,288) | Rp 48,353 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (Rp 24,819) | Rp 29,046 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Rp 14,504) | Rp 21,836 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (Rp 35,481) | Rp 22,834 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (Rp 18,754) | Rp 14,630 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Rp 43,587) | Rp 66,405 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (Rp 18,588) | Rp 43,134 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (Rp 16,257) | Rp 18,263 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Rp 12,051) | Rp 34,771 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Rp 106,155) | Rp 406,659 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (Rp 18,384) | Rp 17,291 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Rp 5,309) | Rp 16,247 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Swaziland is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (Rp 7,817,290) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Rp 5,781,947) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Rp 548,153) | Rp 801,210 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (Rp 5,974,947) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Rp 3,676,890) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Rp 478,322) | Rp 505,106 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Rp 459,611) | Rp 237,062 | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Rp 6,040,009) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Rp 686,329) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Rp 40,261) | Rp 57,323 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Swaziland is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Rp 250,624) | Rp 648,513 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Rp 504,955) | Rp 480,172 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Rp 846,584) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Rp 1,838,445) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 67% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Swaziland is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Rp 152,845,575) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (Rp 11,716) | Rp 9,337 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (Rp 367,689) | Rp 419,026 | - 12% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Swaziland is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Rp 59,448) | Rp 19,709 | + 202% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 22,981) | Rp 89,583 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Rp 321,728) | Rp 204,790 | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Rp 36,769) | Rp 108,192 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 22,905) | Rp 22,334 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Rp 44,203) | Rp 30,094 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Rp 22,981) | Rp 22,886 | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Rp 12,901) | Rp 11,284 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Rp 128,691) | Rp 119,565 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Swaziland is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Rp 229,806) | Rp 261,585 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Rp 79,350) | Rp 99,216 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Rp 735,378) | Rp 251,127 | + 193% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Rp 378,126) | Rp 573,242 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Rp 26,179) | Rp 159,890 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Rp 27,577) | Rp 39,869 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Rp 20,223) | Rp 65,361 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Rp 735,378) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Rp 1,246) | Rp 2,093 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Rp 310,689) | Rp 509,555 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Rp 45,961) | Rp 32,683 | + 41% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
919.223
IDR
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SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia
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