- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Iran
- Kalmunai
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kalmunai, Sri Lanka compared to Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 28% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ﷼ 190,642 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ﷼ 132,821 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ﷼ 54,872 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ﷼ 31,203 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | ﷼ 84,308 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 ₨ (﷼ 267,686) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 965% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ﷼ 71,250 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ﷼ 28,947 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ﷼ 20,526 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ﷼ 23,750 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ﷼ 9,500 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 14,847,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 12,531,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 11,578,900 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 5,890,570 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 875,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ﷼ 368,421 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 150,000 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ﷼ 1,315,790 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 2,785,710 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 900,000 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ﷼ 10,000 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 50,000 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 180,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 137,500 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 80,000 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ﷼ 15,000 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ 60,000 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ 375,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 450,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 560,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ 650,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ 553,571 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 120,000 | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
267.686
IRR
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LKR
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Cost of living in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 28% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 55,350,248
(206,773 ₨)
in Kalmunai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 43,200,000
in Ahvaz.
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