- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Galle
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galle, Sri Lanka compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 56% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 577 ₨ (₨248) | ₨213 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 ₨ (₨86) | ₨250 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 ₨ (₨147) | ₨155 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 ₨ (₨134) | ₨68 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 ₨ (₨132) | ₨67 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 ₨ (₨172) | ₨45 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (₨429) | ₨197 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 ₨ (₨215) | ₨103 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (₨215) | ₨20 | + 974% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 ₨ (₨193) | ₨115 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 ₨ (₨859) | ₨473 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 243 ₨ (₨104) | ₨110 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 ₨ (₨43) | ₨33 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 15% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,431 ₨ (₨11,779) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 ₨ (₨10,735) | - | - | |
| 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 ₨ (₨859) | ₨3,923 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 ₨ (₨17,175) | ₨35,000 | - 51% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨1,073) | ₨2,941 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ₨ (₨429) | ₨1,600 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,502 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 ₨ (₨1,288) | ₨1,500 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 70% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,500,000 ₨ (₨3,220,399) | ₨600,000 | + 437% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 116 ₨ (₨50) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| 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 ₨ (₨644) | ₨300 | + 115% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨1,420) | ₨1,000 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 775 ₨ (₨333) | ₨392 | - 15% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨515) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨78 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 ₨ (₨429) | ₨608 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ₨ (₨43) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 14% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨37,655
(87,695 ₨)
in Galle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨33,000
in Agartala.
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