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Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni68 (Rp 67,571) | Rp 67,984 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Lilangeni75 (Rp 74,342) | Rp 49,814 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni40 (Rp 39,901) | Rp 30,274 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Rp 16,172) | Rp 19,634 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni31 (Rp 30,773) | Rp 23,198 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni24 (Rp 24,289) | Rp 15,178 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni159 (Rp 158,726) | Rp 70,887 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni29 (Rp 29,290) | Rp 40,336 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni38 (Rp 37,525) | Rp 20,381 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni17 (Rp 17,178) | Rp 31,325 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni156 (Rp 155,139) | Rp 441,343 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Lilangeni21 (Rp 21,121) | Rp 18,270 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni7 (Rp 7,070) | Rp 15,610 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni12,460 (Rp 12,428,858) | Rp 14,560,000 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Lilangeni13,087 (Rp 13,054,505) | Rp 8,784,200 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni891 (Rp 888,644) | Rp 960,173 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Lilangeni7,062 (Rp 7,044,639) | Rp 8,647,480 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Lilangeni3,957 (Rp 3,947,494) | Rp 5,093,470 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Rp 519,067) | Rp 679,229 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni1,699 (Rp 1,694,804) | Rp 247,500 | + 585% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Lilangeni5,484 (Rp 5,470,295) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,974 (Rp 1,968,934) | Rp 1,785,720 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Rp 43,691) | Rp 62,053 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 66,188 | - | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni672 (Rp 670,388) | Rp 691,004 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Lilangeni1,151 (Rp 1,148,241) | Rp 435,770 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni1,118 (Rp 1,115,362) | Rp 1,027,710 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni1,467 (Rp 1,463,598) | Rp 1,451,840 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni217,719 (Rp 217,180,069) | Rp 502,514,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni12 (Rp 12,223) | Rp 9,196 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni568 (Rp 566,679) | Rp 409,955 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Rp 64,512) | Rp 30,248 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni113 (Rp 113,169) | Rp 91,743 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni318 (Rp 317,548) | Rp 336,389 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Rp 39,770) | Rp 43,144 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 24,856) | Rp 23,875 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Rp 47,968) | Rp 36,922 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni27 (Rp 27,386) | Rp 15,996 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Rp 14,000) | Rp 14,884 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni92 (Rp 91,908) | Rp 88,700 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni244 (Rp 243,674) | Rp 217,146 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Rp 86,109) | Rp 100,476 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Rp 798,020) | Rp 1,035,310 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Rp 410,336) | Rp 515,708 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Rp 28,409) | Rp 120,440 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Rp 29,751) | Rp 46,836 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni23 (Rp 22,452) | Rp 60,579 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Lilangeni9,965 (Rp 9,940,243) | Rp 7,876,940 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.87 (Rp 1,868) | Rp 1,651 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Rp 337,154) | Rp 811,191 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni45 (Rp 45,155) | Rp 25,338 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,464 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
997.525
IDR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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