- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Kandy
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kandy, Sri Lanka compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 37% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 436 ₨ (₨186) | ₨213 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 517 ₨ (₨220) | ₨127 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 273 ₨ (₨117) | ₨124 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 147 ₨ (₨63) | ₨42 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (₨77) | ₨68 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 135 ₨ (₨58) | ₨22 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (₨426) | ₨78 | + 447% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 ₨ (₨71) | ₨95 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 ₨ (₨51) | ₨14 | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 ₨ (₨117) | ₨83 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 ₨ (₨1,492) | ₨554 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 222 ₨ (₨95) | ₨71 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ₨ (₨21) | ₨36 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 15% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 73,696 ₨ (₨31,419) | ₨10,165 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,000 ₨ (₨12,790) | ₨8,300 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨3,833 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨20,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨12,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,233 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨31,333 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨450 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 5% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,875 ₨ (₨2,931) | ₨2,350 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,824 ₨ (₨2,483) | ₨2,525 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,188 ₨ (₨933) | ₨2,833 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,250 ₨ (₨1,386) | ₨1,750 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 48% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 ₨ (₨1,918,488) | ₨658,198 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 131 ₨ (₨56) | ₨43 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨550 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 4% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 ₨ (₨213) | ₨80 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨750 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨219 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨375 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨60 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨60 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨150 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 14% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,200 ₨ (₨512) | ₨475 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨325 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 ₨ (₨512) | ₨500 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,367 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 ₨ (₨256) | ₨1,750 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨135 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,066) | ₨1,500 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨185 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 18% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨37,710
(88,451 ₨)
in Kandy
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨32,000
in Agra.
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