- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Saudi Arabia
- Kalmunai
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kalmunai, Sri Lanka compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ﷼ 48 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ﷼ 30 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ﷼ 8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ﷼ 4.00 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 ₨ (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 10 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ﷼ 20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ﷼ 5.00 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ﷼ 5.00 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ﷼ 1.00 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 4,500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 2,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 3,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ﷼ 2,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 80 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ﷼ 150 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 400 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 150 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 80,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ﷼ 0.50 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 900 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ 22 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ﷼ 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 14 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ 150 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02403
SAR
/
LKR
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Cost of living in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 17,466
(726,852 ₨)
in Kalmunai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz.
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