Cost of living in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kandy | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 477 ₨ (2,723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 697 ₨ (3,983 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 346 ₨ (1,977 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 196 ₨ (1,118 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (1,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 ₨ (950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (5,714 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 ₨ (1,056 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 126 ₨ (722 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 290 ₨ (1,659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,311 ₨ (18,923 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 258 ₨ (1,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 ₨ (315 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | - 65% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kandy | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,990 ₨ (348,525 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,491 ₨ (168,524 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 ₨ (14,286 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,000 ₨ (571,446 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 ₨ (428,584 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 ₨ (11,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,450 ₨ (8,286 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 85,254 ₨ (487,177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,932 ₨ (188,187 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 800 ₨ (4,572 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (2,539 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kandy | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,349 ₨ (19,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,302 ₨ (30,299 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,331 ₨ (30,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,056 ₨ (23,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kandy | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,835,850 ₨ (21,919,793 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 130 ₨ (743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,023 ₨ (17,275 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kandy | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 389 ₨ (2,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 ₨ (2,286 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,600 ₨ (9,143 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ₨ (5,714 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 534 ₨ (3,054 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 365 ₨ (2,086 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 217 ₨ (1,242 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 130 ₨ (741 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 451 ₨ (2,576 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kandy | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,537 ₨ (8,783 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,467 ₨ (8,385 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ₨ (11,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,225 ₨ (18,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,663 ₨ (9,501 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ₨ (2,857 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 261 ₨ (1,490 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₨ (857,168 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,245 ₨ (12,828 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 919 ₨ (5,251 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2024.
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