Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Swaziland is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni50 (Rp 38,775) | Rp 45,378 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni80 (Rp 62,040) | Rp 54,330 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni70 (Rp 54,285) | Rp 27,591 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 19,722 | - | |
12 eggs, large | Lilangeni60 (Rp 46,530) | Rp 26,707 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni35 (Rp 27,142) | Rp 18,501 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Rp 36,772) | Rp 56,542 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni50 (Rp 38,775) | Rp 42,973 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni30 (Rp 23,265) | Rp 22,558 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Rp 10,167) | Rp 34,959 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Rp 89,557) | Rp 337,317 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni22 (Rp 17,061) | Rp 20,426 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Rp 4,479) | Rp 17,971 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Swaziland is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni21,500 (Rp 16,673,218) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Rp 4,877,917) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Rp 462,447) | Rp 496,641 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni10,000 (Rp 7,754,985) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Rp 3,101,994) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Rp 403,535) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Rp 387,749) | Rp 400,530 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Rp 5,095,630) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Rp 579,019) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Rp 33,966) | Rp 43,866 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Rp 211,438) | Rp 624,572 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Rp 426,003) | Rp 439,901 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Rp 714,217) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Rp 1,550,997) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Swaziland is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Rp 128,947,564) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni21 (Rp 16,285) | Rp 11,904 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni1,200 (Rp 930,598) | Rp 150,291 | + 519% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Swaziland is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Rp 50,153) | Rp 36,367 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Rp 271,424) | Rp 313,421 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Rp 31,020) | Rp 130,123 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 19,324) | Rp 19,595 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Rp 37,292) | Rp 34,558 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Rp 19,387) | Rp 30,035 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Rp 10,884) | Rp 15,580 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Rp 108,570) | Rp 88,350 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Swaziland is 56% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Rp 193,875) | Rp 216,012 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Rp 66,943) | Rp 104,481 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Rp 620,399) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Rp 319,004) | Rp 383,761 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Rp 22,086) | Rp 162,937 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Rp 23,265) | Rp 36,298 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Rp 17,061) | Rp 40,791 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Rp 620,399) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Rp 1,052) | Rp 2,029 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Rp 262,112) | Rp 496,553 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Rp 38,775) | Rp 35,528 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
775.499
IDR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is about the same as in Indonesia
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