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Cost of living in Kandy, Sri Lanka compared to Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 18% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 436 ₨ (₨185) | ₨283 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 517 ₨ (₨219) | ₨145 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 273 ₨ (₨116) | ₨159 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 147 ₨ (₨62) | ₨43 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 173 ₨ (₨73) | ₨74 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 135 ₨ (₨57) | ₨26 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (₨424) | ₨87 | + 389% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 ₨ (₨71) | ₨101 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 ₨ (₨47) | ₨16 | + 196% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 ₨ (₨117) | ₨89 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 ₨ (₨1,483) | ₨643 | + 131% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 215 ₨ (₨91) | ₨75 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ₨ (₨17) | ₨28 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 10% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 73,696 ₨ (₨31,227) | ₨20,330 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,500 ₨ (₨11,653) | ₨9,533 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ₨ (₨847) | ₨5,375 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨35,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨12,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,550 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨30,500 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨9,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,225 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 ₨ (₨169) | ₨1,040 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 8% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,875 ₨ (₨2,913) | ₨3,233 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,824 ₨ (₨2,468) | ₨2,333 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,188 ₨ (₨927) | ₨3,625 | - 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,250 ₨ (₨1,377) | ₨2,167 | - 36% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 35% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 ₨ (₨1,906,785) | ₨767,287 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 ₨ (₨50) | ₨53 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨560 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 1% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 ₨ (₨212) | ₨220 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨625 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨650 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨175 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨317 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨50 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 80 ₨ (₨34) | ₨55 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨125 | - | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 19% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,200 ₨ (₨508) | ₨1,243 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 ₨ (₨508) | ₨750 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,775 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 ₨ (₨254) | ₨2,167 | - 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨150 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨140 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,059) | ₨1,500 | - 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 ₨ (₨424) | ₨190 | + 123% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨59,737
(140,978 ₨)
in Kandy
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨58,000
in Agra.
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