- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Galle
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galle, Sri Lanka compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 76% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 714 ₨ (₨302) | ₨213 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 ₨ (₨85) | ₨200 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 ₨ (₨145) | ₨157 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 ₨ (₨132) | ₨50 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 ₨ (₨130) | ₨64 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 ₨ (₨169) | ₨35 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (₨423) | ₨150 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 ₨ (₨212) | ₨119 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (₨212) | ₨20 | + 964% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 ₨ (₨191) | ₨116 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 ₨ (₨846) | ₨473 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 243 ₨ (₨103) | ₨78 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 ₨ (₨42) | ₨21 | + 107% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 17% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,431 ₨ (₨11,610) | ₨9,193 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 ₨ (₨10,581) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 ₨ (₨846) | ₨3,923 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 ₨ (₨16,930) | ₨35,000 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 53% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,058) | ₨2,941 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ₨ (₨423) | ₨1,600 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,502 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 ₨ (₨1,270) | ₨1,500 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Galle (Sri Lanka) is in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 115 ₨ (₨49) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨184 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 4% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ₨ (₨635) | ₨300 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨150 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨120 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨50 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨100 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 3% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,306 ₨ (₨1,399) | ₨1,000 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 775 ₨ (₨328) | ₨392 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200 ₨ (₨508) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨78 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 ₨ (₨423) | ₨608 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ₨ (₨42) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 5% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨30,387
(71,796 ₨)
in Galle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Agartala.
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