- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Egypt
- Kandy
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kandy, Sri Lanka compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 510 ₨ (E£ 57) | E£ 60 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 517 ₨ (E£ 58) | E£ 42 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 273 ₨ (E£ 31) | E£ 28 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 147 ₨ (E£ 16) | E£ 11 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 163 ₨ (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 135 ₨ (E£ 15) | E£ 5.42 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (E£ 112) | E£ 13 | + 741% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 ₨ (E£ 19) | E£ 18 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 ₨ (E£ 12) | E£ 6 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 ₨ (E£ 31) | E£ 25 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 ₨ (E£ 393) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 215 ₨ (E£ 24) | E£ 8 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ₨ (E£ 4.49) | E£ 3.73 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 66,073 ₨ (E£ 7,410) | E£ 4,000 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,500 ₨ (E£ 3,084) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ₨ (E£ 224) | E£ 350 | - 36% | |
| 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 | - | E£ 1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 1,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | E£ 168 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 3,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,200 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 ₨ (E£ 45) | E£ 38 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,875 ₨ (E£ 771) | E£ 400 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,824 ₨ (E£ 653) | E£ 533 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,188 ₨ (E£ 245) | E£ 857 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,500 ₨ (E£ 393) | E£ 800 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,500,000 ₨ (E£ 504,668) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 123 ₨ (E£ 14) | E£ 3.67 | + 275% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 ₨ (E£ 56) | E£ 27 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563 ₨ (E£ 63) | E£ 34 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80 ₨ (E£ 9) | E£ 13 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ₨ (E£ 56) | E£ 50 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,200 ₨ (E£ 135) | E£ 160 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (E£ 112) | E£ 60 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,200 ₨ (E£ 135) | E£ 120 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 350 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 ₨ (E£ 67) | E£ 25 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 15 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,750 ₨ (E£ 308) | E£ 300 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 ₨ (E£ 112) | E£ 40 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11215
EGP
/
LKR
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Cost of living in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 12,470
(111,193 ₨)
in Kandy
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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