- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Australia
- Vavuniya
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 36% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 ₨ (AU$2.12) | AU$17 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 ₨ (AU$2.96) | AU$9 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 425 ₨ (AU$3.60) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 ₨ (AU$0.85) | AU$1.50 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (AU$1.52) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 ₨ (AU$1.02) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 450 ₨ (AU$3.81) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₨ (AU$2.54) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 ₨ (AU$1.19) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 240 ₨ (AU$2.03) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,350 ₨ (AU$11) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 220 ₨ (AU$1.86) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 ₨ (AU$0.97) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 49% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,990 ₨ (AU$517) | AU$1,271 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,495 ₨ (AU$258) | AU$2,559 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 ₨ (AU$85) | AU$645 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,290 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$860 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$215 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,750 ₨ (AU$15) | AU$55 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,000 ₨ (AU$720) | AU$668 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 ₨ (AU$212) | AU$100 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 37% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 ₨ (AU$19) | AU$100 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 ₨ (AU$17) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 ₨ (AU$25) | AU$90 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 ₨ (AU$21) | AU$150 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 2% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 ₨ (AU$1.15) | AU$1.31 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 896 ₨ (AU$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$15 | - | |
| 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 ₨ (AU$1.69) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 185 ₨ (AU$1.57) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 ₨ (AU$1.69) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 ₨ (AU$1.14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 43% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 ₨ (AU$7) | AU$47 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 ₨ (AU$4.24) | AU$33 | - 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 | - | AU$100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 ₨ (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ₨ (AU$2.54) | AU$5.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 450 ₨ (AU$3.81) | AU$4.00 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ₨ (AU$17) | AU$52 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 ₨ (AU$6) | AU$20 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00847
AUD
/
LKR
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Cost of living in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 36% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,500
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,241
(264,598 ₨)
in Vavuniya.
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