- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Vavuniya
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 16% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨135 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 300 ₨ (₨127) | ₨150 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 ₨ (₨191) | ₨100 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 ₨ (₨51) | ₨46 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (₨76) | ₨55 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 ₨ (₨25) | ₨27 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300 ₨ (₨127) | ₨327 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 ₨ (₨170) | ₨103 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 ₨ (₨76) | ₨12 | + 512% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 ₨ (₨64) | ₨87 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 ₨ (₨636) | ₨820 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 120 ₨ (₨51) | ₨73 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140 ₨ (₨59) | ₨23 | + 164% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 1% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 ₨ (₨12,729) | ₨12,219 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (₨8,486) | ₨12,849 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨1,099 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 ₨ (₨6,364) | ₨10,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 ₨ (₨4,243) | ₨5,000 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,605 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,500 ₨ (₨636) | ₨525 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 ₨ (₨38,186) | ₨52,348 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 ₨ (₨14,850) | ₨7,470 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (₨64) | ₨220 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 71% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 ₨ (₨636) | ₨1,846 | - 66% | |
| 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) | 1,200 ₨ (₨509) | ₨3,488 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 ₨ (₨764) | ₨2,747 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 12% 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 | 155 ₨ (₨66) | ₨28 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨900 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| 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.) | 150 ₨ (₨64) | ₨160 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ₨ (₨42) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 ₨ (₨64) | ₨48 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 2% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 ₨ (₨339) | ₨500 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 ₨ (₨102) | ₨250 | - 59% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨339) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ₨ (₨127) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 ₨ (₨170) | ₨100 | + 70% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₨ (₨127) | ₨200 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨38,657
(91,109 ₨)
in Vavuniya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨38,000
in Alwar.
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