- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Nigeria
- Galle
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galle, Sri Lanka compared to Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 84% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 577 ₨ (1,251 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 ₨ (434 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 ₨ (743 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 ₨ (676 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 ₨ (669 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 ₨ (868 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (2,169 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 ₨ (1,084 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (1,084 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 ₨ (977 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 ₨ (4,338 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 243 ₨ (527 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 ₨ (217 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 4% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,431 ₨ (59,493 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 ₨ (54,220 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
| 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) | 2,000 ₨ (4,338 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 ₨ (86,752 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 20,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 68% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 ₨ (5,422 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ₨ (2,169 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 ₨ (6,506 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 11% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,500,000 ₨ (16,265,908 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 116 ₨ (252 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 13% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ₨ (3,253 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 3,750 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 4% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,306 ₨ (7,171 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 775 ₨ (1,682 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200 ₨ (2,603 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 10,000 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 200 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 ₨ (2,169 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ₨ (217 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.169
NGN
/
LKR
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Cost of living in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 57% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
166,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 71,902 ₦
(33,153 ₨)
in Galle.
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