- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Vavuniya
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 25% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 ₨ (10元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 ₨ (14元) | 10元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 425 ₨ (16元) | 10元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 ₨ (3.86元) | 12元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 ₨ (4.64元) | 9元 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 450 ₨ (17元) | 20元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₨ (12元) | 11元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 ₨ (5.41元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 240 ₨ (9元) | 6.00元 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,350 ₨ (52元) | 30元 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 220 ₨ (9元) | 5.00元 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 ₨ (4.44元) | 20元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 6% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,990 ₨ (2,357元) | 3,000元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,495 ₨ (1,178元) | 1,500元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 ₨ (386元) | 400元 | - 3% | |
| 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) | 1,750 ₨ (68元) | 100元 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,000 ₨ (3,285元) | 4,000元 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 ₨ (966元) | 600元 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 82% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 ₨ (87元) | 300元 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 ₨ (77元) | 500元 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 ₨ (116元) | 500元 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 ₨ (97元) | 500元 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 2% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 300,000元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 ₨ (5.26元) | 6.00元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 150元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 896 ₨ (35元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 13% cheaper than 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.) | 200 ₨ (8元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 185 ₨ (7元) | 30元 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 ₨ (8元) | 12元 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 ₨ (5.22元) | 5.00元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 25元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 ₨ (31元) | 80元 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 ₨ (19元) | 50元 | - 61% | |
| 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 | 800 ₨ (31元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ₨ (12元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 450 ₨ (17元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ₨ (77元) | 175元 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 ₨ (29元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03865
CNY
/
LKR
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Cost of living in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 17% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
9,000元
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 7,463元
(193,119 ₨)
in Vavuniya.
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