- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Kandy
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kandy, Sri Lanka compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 39% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 483 ₨ (₨203) | ₨152 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 517 ₨ (₨217) | ₨109 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 285 ₨ (₨119) | ₨219 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 170 ₨ (₨71) | ₨50 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (₨75) | ₨71 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 135 ₨ (₨57) | ₨21 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (₨419) | ₨58 | + 627% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 ₨ (₨59) | ₨101 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 ₨ (₨56) | ₨14 | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 ₨ (₨115) | ₨69 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 ₨ (₨1,467) | ₨446 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 222 ₨ (₨93) | ₨56 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 ₨ (₨24) | ₨36 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 13% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 73,373 ₨ (₨30,754) | ₨9,175 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,000 ₨ (₨12,574) | - | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨1,650 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨14,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 27% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 ₨ (₨733) | ₨2,500 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,824 ₨ (₨2,441) | ₨1,272 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,188 ₨ (₨917) | ₨1,628 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,250 ₨ (₨1,362) | ₨1,700 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 5% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨658,198 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 ₨ (₨50) | ₨35 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨540 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 3% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 ₨ (₨210) | ₨100 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨188 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 2% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨200 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨279 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 ₨ (₨503) | ₨500 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨997 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 ₨ (₨251) | ₨500 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 11% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨33,425
(79,747 ₨)
in Kandy
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨30,000
in Agra.
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