- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Saudi Arabia
- Vavuniya
- Al Qurayyat
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka compared to Al Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 1% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 300 ₨ (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 ₨ (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 ₨ (﷼ 2.94) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (﷼ 4.40) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 ₨ (﷼ 1.47) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300 ₨ (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 ₨ (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 ₨ (﷼ 4.40) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 ₨ (﷼ 3.67) | ﷼ 4.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 ₨ (﷼ 37) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 120 ₨ (﷼ 2.94) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140 ₨ (﷼ 3.42) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 7% cheaper than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 ₨ (﷼ 734) | ﷼ 1,200 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (﷼ 489) | ﷼ 1,000 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 ₨ (﷼ 367) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 ₨ (﷼ 245) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,500 ₨ (﷼ 37) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 ₨ (﷼ 2,202) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 ₨ (﷼ 856) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (﷼ 3.67) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 ₨ (﷼ 37) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 ₨ (﷼ 49) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 ₨ (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 ₨ (﷼ 44) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 ₨ (﷼ 3.79) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 ₨ (﷼ 4.89) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ₨ (﷼ 3.67) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ₨ (﷼ 2.45) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 ₨ (﷼ 3.67) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 ₨ (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 ₨ (﷼ 5.87) | - | - | |
| 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 | 800 ₨ (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ₨ (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 ₨ (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₨ (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
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 October 11, 2016.
Exchange rate:
0.02446
SAR
/
LKR
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 3,300
in Al Qurayyat
you would need to make just about ﷼ 3,180
(129,987 ₨)
in Vavuniya.
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