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Cost of living in Galle, Sri Lanka compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 56% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 577 ₨ (₨245) | ₨213 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 ₨ (₨85) | ₨250 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 ₨ (₨145) | ₨155 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 ₨ (₨132) | ₨68 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 308 ₨ (₨131) | ₨67 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 ₨ (₨170) | ₨45 | + 277% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (₨425) | ₨197 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 ₨ (₨212) | ₨103 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (₨212) | ₨20 | + 962% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 ₨ (₨191) | ₨115 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 ₨ (₨849) | ₨473 | + 79% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 243 ₨ (₨103) | ₨110 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 ₨ (₨43) | ₨33 | + 27% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 20% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,431 ₨ (₨11,646) | ₨9,193 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 ₨ (₨10,614) | - | - | |
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 ₨ (₨849) | ₨3,923 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen TV | 40,000 ₨ (₨16,982) | ₨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 ₨ (₨1,061) | ₨2,941 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ₨ (₨425) | ₨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 ₨ (₨1,274) | ₨1,500 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 74% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,500,000 ₨ (₨3,184,121) | ₨600,000 | + 431% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 116 ₨ (₨49) | - | - | |
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 ₨ (₨637) | ₨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 ₨ (₨1,404) | ₨1,000 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 775 ₨ (₨329) | ₨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 ₨ (₨509) | - | - | |
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 ₨ (₨425) | ₨608 | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ₨ (₨42) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 17% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨31,459
(74,099 ₨)
in Galle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨27,000
in Agartala.
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