Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (Rp 77,413) | Rp 48,150 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (Rp 55,270) | Rp 54,894 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (Rp 27,278) | Rp 30,099 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Rp 15,941) | Rp 20,570 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (Rp 38,996) | Rp 25,479 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (Rp 20,612) | Rp 16,222 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Rp 47,905) | Rp 59,701 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (Rp 20,429) | Rp 37,956 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (Rp 17,868) | Rp 19,374 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Rp 13,245) | Rp 34,923 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Rp 116,672) | Rp 356,233 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (Rp 20,206) | Rp 19,537 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Rp 5,835) | Rp 19,724 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (Rp 8,591,808) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Rp 6,354,808) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Rp 602,462) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (Rp 6,566,930) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Rp 4,041,188) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Rp 525,713) | Rp 813,523 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Rp 505,148) | Rp 354,270 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Rp 6,638,439) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Rp 754,329) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Rp 44,250) | Rp 60,481 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Rp 275,455) | Rp 655,630 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Rp 554,984) | Rp 423,397 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Rp 930,461) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Rp 2,020,594) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Rp 167,989,146) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (Rp 12,876) | Rp 8,988 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (Rp 404,119) | Rp 237,123 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Rp 65,338) | Rp 23,300 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 25,257) | Rp 87,183 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Rp 353,604) | Rp 254,843 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Rp 40,412) | Rp 49,080 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 25,175) | Rp 19,454 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Rp 48,582) | Rp 36,205 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Rp 25,257) | Rp 18,007 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Rp 14,180) | Rp 11,130 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Rp 141,442) | Rp 86,706 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Rp 252,574) | Rp 166,095 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Rp 87,212) | Rp 104,958 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Rp 808,238) | Rp 520,784 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Rp 415,590) | Rp 388,033 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Rp 28,773) | Rp 111,803 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Rp 30,309) | Rp 35,619 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Rp 22,227) | Rp 47,498 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Rp 808,238) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Rp 1,370) | Rp 1,799 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Rp 341,471) | Rp 579,157 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Rp 50,515) | Rp 28,660 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 951 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1010.297
IDR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia
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