Cost of living in Swaziland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swaziland is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Lilangeni77 (Rp 64,380) | Rp 62,230 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Lilangeni55 (Rp 45,965) | Rp 52,137 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Lilangeni27 (Rp 22,685) | Rp 30,582 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Lilangeni16 (Rp 13,257) | Rp 18,388 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Lilangeni39 (Rp 32,431) | Rp 26,104 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Lilangeni20 (Rp 17,142) | Rp 14,341 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Lilangeni47 (Rp 39,840) | Rp 77,272 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Lilangeni20 (Rp 16,990) | Rp 38,806 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Lilangeni18 (Rp 14,860) | Rp 19,485 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Lilangeni13 (Rp 11,015) | Rp 32,212 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Lilangeni115 (Rp 97,029) | Rp 339,997 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Lilangeni20 (Rp 16,804) | Rp 15,796 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Lilangeni5.78 (Rp 4,852) | Rp 17,158 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Swaziland is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Lilangeni8,504 (Rp 7,145,293) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Lilangeni6,290 (Rp 5,284,914) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Lilangeni596 (Rp 501,032) | Rp 772,430 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Lilangeni6,500 (Rp 5,461,323) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Lilangeni4,000 (Rp 3,360,814) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Lilangeni520 (Rp 437,204) | Rp 502,555 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Lilangeni500 (Rp 420,102) | Rp 285,184 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Lilangeni6,571 (Rp 5,520,793) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni747 (Rp 627,330) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Lilangeni44 (Rp 36,800) | Rp 69,682 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Swaziland is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Lilangeni273 (Rp 229,080) | Rp 655,076 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Lilangeni549 (Rp 461,547) | Rp 457,119 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni921 (Rp 773,809) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Lilangeni2,000 (Rp 1,680,407) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Swaziland is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Lilangeni166,277 (Rp 139,706,528) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Lilangeni13 (Rp 10,708) | Rp 9,156 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Lilangeni400 (Rp 336,081) | Rp 330,672 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Swaziland is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Lilangeni65 (Rp 54,338) | Rp 30,938 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 21,005) | Rp 82,186 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Lilangeni350 (Rp 294,071) | Rp 280,243 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Lilangeni40 (Rp 33,608) | Rp 38,725 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Lilangeni25 (Rp 20,936) | Rp 26,962 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Lilangeni48 (Rp 40,403) | Rp 34,072 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Lilangeni25 (Rp 21,005) | Rp 16,791 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Lilangeni14 (Rp 11,792) | Rp 13,618 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Lilangeni140 (Rp 117,628) | Rp 63,841 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Swaziland is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Lilangeni250 (Rp 210,051) | Rp 184,270 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Lilangeni86 (Rp 72,529) | Rp 105,975 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Lilangeni800 (Rp 672,163) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Lilangeni411 (Rp 345,621) | Rp 413,601 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Lilangeni28 (Rp 23,929) | Rp 152,100 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Lilangeni30 (Rp 25,206) | Rp 44,543 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Lilangeni22 (Rp 18,484) | Rp 59,628 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Lilangeni800 (Rp 672,163) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Lilangeni1.36 (Rp 1,139) | Rp 1,635 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Lilangeni338 (Rp 283,981) | Rp 597,783 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Lilangeni50 (Rp 42,010) | Rp 24,831 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,244 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
840.204
IDR
/
SZL
Cost of living in Swaziland is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia
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