- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Kandy
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kandy, Sri Lanka compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 16% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 510 ₨ (₨209) | ₨266 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 517 ₨ (₨212) | ₨158 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 273 ₨ (₨112) | ₨159 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 147 ₨ (₨60) | ₨43 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 163 ₨ (₨67) | ₨74 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 135 ₨ (₨55) | ₨44 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (₨410) | ₨87 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 ₨ (₨69) | ₨98 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 ₨ (₨45) | ₨16 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 ₨ (₨113) | ₨89 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 ₨ (₨1,436) | ₨643 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 215 ₨ (₨88) | ₨75 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ₨ (₨16) | ₨26 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 17% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 66,073 ₨ (₨27,106) | ₨32,879 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,500 ₨ (₨11,282) | ₨12,000 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ₨ (₨821) | ₨5,606 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨34,867 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,478 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨8,312 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,366 | - | |
| 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 ₨ (₨164) | ₨1,040 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 10% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,875 ₨ (₨2,820) | ₨3,233 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,824 ₨ (₨2,389) | ₨2,333 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,188 ₨ (₨898) | ₨3,625 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,500 ₨ (₨1,436) | ₨2,167 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 31% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 ₨ (₨1,846,137) | ₨758,843 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 123 ₨ (₨50) | ₨57 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨945 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 6% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 ₨ (₨205) | ₨220 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨175 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 ₨ (₨231) | ₨229 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨317 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 231 ₨ (₨95) | ₨50 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80 ₨ (₨33) | ₨55 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₨ (₨205) | ₨125 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 21% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,200 ₨ (₨492) | ₨1,236 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (₨410) | ₨400 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 ₨ (₨492) | ₨750 | - 34% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨246) | ₨2,167 | - 89% | |
| 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 | 2,750 ₨ (₨1,128) | ₨1,500 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 ₨ (₨410) | ₨190 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨95,000
in Agra
you would need to make just about ₨94,712
(230,862 ₨)
in Kandy.
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