- Cost of Living
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- Vavuniya
- Alwar
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Cost of living in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 20% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 ₨ (₨106) | ₨135 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 ₨ (₨149) | ₨150 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 425 ₨ (₨180) | ₨100 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 ₨ (₨42) | ₨46 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (₨76) | ₨50 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 ₨ (₨51) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 450 ₨ (₨191) | ₨327 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₨ (₨127) | ₨102 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 ₨ (₨59) | ₨12 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 240 ₨ (₨102) | ₨92 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,350 ₨ (₨573) | ₨820 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 220 ₨ (₨93) | ₨73 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 ₨ (₨49) | ₨23 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 10% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,990 ₨ (₨25,893) | ₨17,200 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,495 ₨ (₨12,947) | ₨12,875 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 ₨ (₨4,245) | ₨2,600 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨16,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,605 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,750 ₨ (₨743) | ₨525 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,000 ₨ (₨36,087) | ₨45,000 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 ₨ (₨10,614) | ₨7,470 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 66% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 ₨ (₨955) | ₨1,846 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 ₨ (₨849) | ₨2,741 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 ₨ (₨1,274) | ₨3,488 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,061) | ₨2,747 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 9% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 ₨ (₨58) | ₨28 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨900 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 896 ₨ (₨380) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 0% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 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 ₨ (₨85) | ₨50 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 185 ₨ (₨79) | ₨160 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 ₨ (₨85) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 ₨ (₨57) | ₨48 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 2% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 ₨ (₨340) | ₨500 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 ₨ (₨212) | ₨250 | - 15% | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 ₨ (₨340) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ₨ (₨127) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 450 ₨ (₨191) | ₨100 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ₨ (₨849) | ₨1,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 ₨ (₨318) | ₨200 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 5% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨52,375
(123,367 ₨)
in Vavuniya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨50,000
in Alwar.
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