- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Vavuniya
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka compared to 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 ₨ (元10) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 350 ₨ (元14) | 元10 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 425 ₨ (元17) | 元10 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 ₨ (元4.01) | 元12 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (元7) | 元8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 ₨ (元4.82) | 元8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 450 ₨ (元18) | 元20 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 ₨ (元12) | 元12 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 ₨ (元5.62) | 元8 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 240 ₨ (元10) | 元6.00 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,350 ₨ (元54) | 元30 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 220 ₨ (元9) | 元5.00 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 ₨ (元4.62) | 元20 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 60,990 ₨ (元2,448) | 元3,000 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,495 ₨ (元1,224) | 元1,500 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 ₨ (元401) | 元400 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,750 ₨ (元70) | 元100 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,000 ₨ (元3,412) | 元4,000 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 ₨ (元1,003) | 元600 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 82% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 ₨ (元90) | 元300 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 ₨ (元80) | 元500 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 ₨ (元120) | 元500 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 ₨ (元100) | 元500 | - 80% | |
| 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 | - | 元300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 136 ₨ (元5.46) | 元6.00 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 896 ₨ (元36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 12% 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8) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 185 ₨ (元7) | 元30 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 ₨ (元8) | 元12 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 ₨ (元5.42) | 元5.00 | + 8% | |
| 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32) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 ₨ (元20) | - | - | |
| 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32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ₨ (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 450 ₨ (元18) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ₨ (元80) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 ₨ (元30) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) is 18% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,400
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,914
(172,267 ₨)
in Vavuniya.
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