Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni300 (Rp 272,985) | Rp 74,240 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni45 (Rp 40,948) | Rp 64,404 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni60 (Rp 54,597) | Rp 43,127 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni26 (Rp 23,659) | Rp 26,464 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni90 (Rp 81,895) | Rp 32,847 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni30 (Rp 27,298) | Rp 18,993 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni112 (Rp 101,914) | Rp 72,901 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni49 (Rp 44,588) | Rp 45,403 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 22,376 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni131 (Rp 119,203) | Rp 45,821 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni100 (Rp 90,995) | Rp 334,753 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni40 (Rp 36,398) | Rp 18,943 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni16 (Rp 14,559) | Rp 19,509 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni12,000 (Rp 10,919,400) | Rp 19,342,700 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni9,000 (Rp 8,189,550) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni1,000 (Rp 909,950) | Rp 2,134,520 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni3,000 (Rp 2,729,850) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni1,500 (Rp 1,364,925) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni800 (Rp 727,960) | Rp 1,559,960 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,200 (Rp 1,091,940) | Rp 303,658 | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni5,000 (Rp 4,549,750) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni2,000 (Rp 1,819,900) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni90 (Rp 81,895) | Rp 91,402 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni400 (Rp 363,980) | Rp 651,126 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni300 (Rp 272,985) | Rp 458,661 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,500 (Rp 1,364,925) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni3,000 (Rp 2,729,850) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Rp 151,303,754) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni20 (Rp 18,338) | Rp 12,395 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 535,183 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Rp 58,849) | Rp 22,456 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni600 (Rp 545,970) | Rp 264,826 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Rp 36,398) | Rp 66,604 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 22,674) | Rp 26,592 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Rp 43,757) | Rp 33,023 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Rp 22,749) | Rp 27,953 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Rp 12,771) | Rp 21,349 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Rp 127,393) | Rp 84,361 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 56% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Swaziland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni200 (Rp 181,990) | Rp 468,169 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Rp 78,550) | Rp 96,262 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Rp 727,960) | Rp 496,791 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Rp 374,312) | Rp 836,381 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Rp 25,915) | Rp 150,000 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Rp 27,298) | Rp 54,336 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Rp 20,019) | Rp 75,755 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Rp 727,960) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Rp 1,234) | Rp 2,388 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Rp 307,555) | Rp 433,566 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Rp 45,497) | Rp 46,882 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
909.950
IDR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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