- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Vavuniya
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 300 ₨ (元13) | 元10 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 450 ₨ (元20) | 元10 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 ₨ (元5.29) | 元12 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (元8) | 元8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 ₨ (元2.64) | 元8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300 ₨ (元13) | 元20 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 ₨ (元18) | 元12 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 ₨ (元8) | 元8 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 150 ₨ (元7) | 元6.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 ₨ (元66) | 元30 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 120 ₨ (元5.29) | 元5.00 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140 ₨ (元6) | 元20 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 27% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 ₨ (元1,322) | 元3,000 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (元881) | 元1,500 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 ₨ (元661) | 元2,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 ₨ (元441) | 元1,000 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,500 ₨ (元66) | 元100 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 ₨ (元3,965) | 元4,000 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 ₨ (元1,542) | 元600 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (元7) | 元30 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 83% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 ₨ (元66) | 元300 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 ₨ (元88) | 元500 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 ₨ (元53) | 元500 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 ₨ (元79) | 元500 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 2% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 ₨ (元7) | 元6.00 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 16% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 ₨ (元9) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ₨ (元7) | 元30 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ₨ (元4.41) | 元12 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 ₨ (元7) | 元5.00 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 ₨ (元35) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 ₨ (元11) | - | - | |
| 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 ₨ (元35) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ₨ (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 ₨ (元18) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₨ (元13) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
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 March 20, 2014.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,800
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,789
(176,812 ₨)
in Vavuniya.
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