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Cost of living in Galle, Sri Lanka vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galle (Sri Lanka) is about the same as 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 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 ₨ (13元) | 10元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 ₨ (12元) | 12元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 ₨ (12元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 ₨ (15元) | 9元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,117 ₨ (42元) | 20元 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 395 ₨ (15元) | 11元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (19元) | 8元 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 418 ₨ (16元) | 6.00元 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 ₨ (80元) | 30元 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 243 ₨ (9元) | 5.00元 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 88 ₨ (3.33元) | 20元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,431 ₨ (1,031元) | 3,000元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 ₨ (940元) | 1,500元 | - 37% | |
| 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 ₨ (75元) | 100元 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 ₨ (1,504元) | 4,000元 | - 62% | |
| 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 | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 76% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,515 ₨ (207元) | 300元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ₨ (38元) | 500元 | - 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 18,000 ₨ (677元) | 500元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 ₨ (113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 | 7,694,660 ₨ (289,325元) | 300,000元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 118 ₨ (4.45元) | 6.00元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 150元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Galle (Sri Lanka) is about the same as 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 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 | 700 ₨ (26元) | 25元 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,370 ₨ (127元) | 80元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 775 ₨ (29元) | 50元 | - 42% | |
| 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 ₨ (45元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 ₨ (13元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 ₨ (15元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 ₨ (38元) | 175元 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ₨ (3.76元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2019.
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Cost of living in Galle (Sri Lanka) is 12% 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 8,020元 (213,290 ₨) in Galle.
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