- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Galle
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galle, Sri Lanka vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 6% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 577 ₨ (22元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 ₨ (8元) | 10元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 ₨ (13元) | 10元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 ₨ (12元) | 12元 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 ₨ (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 ₨ (15元) | 9元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (39元) | 20元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500 ₨ (19元) | 11元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (19元) | 8元 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 ₨ (17元) | 6.00元 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 ₨ (77元) | 30元 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 243 ₨ (9元) | 5.00元 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 ₨ (3.87元) | 20元 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,431 ₨ (1,060元) | 3,000元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 ₨ (966元) | 1,500元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 400元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,000元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,000元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 300元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 ₨ (77元) | 100元 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 ₨ (1,546元) | 4,000元 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 600元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 80% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 ₨ (97元) | 300元 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ₨ (39元) | 500元 | - 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 500元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 ₨ (116元) | 500元 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,500,000 ₨ (289,840元) | 300,000元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 116 ₨ (4.49元) | 6.00元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 150元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Galle (Sri Lanka) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 10元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ₨ (58元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 5.00元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 25元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,306 ₨ (128元) | 80元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 775 ₨ (30元) | 50元 | - 40% | |
| 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 | 1,200 ₨ (46元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 ₨ (39元) | 175元 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ₨ (3.86元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03865
CNY
/
LKR
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Cost of living in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
9,100元
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 8,105元
(209,740 ₨)
in Galle.
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