Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Sri Lanka | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (ARS $2,498) | ARS $8,530 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (ARS $5,277) | ARS $5,897 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (ARS $2,445) | ARS $1,911 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (ARS $1,336) | ARS $882 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (ARS $1,820) | ARS $1,929 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (ARS $1,377) | ARS $1,061 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (ARS $4,556) | ARS $4,091 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (ARS $5,297) | ARS $1,592 | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (ARS $1,028) | ARS $782 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (ARS $1,404) | ARS $1,079 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (ARS $15,057) | ARS $4,509 | + 234% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (ARS $1,257) | ARS $1,946 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (ARS $501) | ARS $429 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Sri Lanka | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (ARS $636,863) | ARS $451,018 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (ARS $274,919) | ARS $318,244 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (ARS $59,872) | ARS $28,854 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (ARS $258,466) | ARS $337,031 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (ARS $151,057) | ARS $199,181 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (ARS $26,817) | ARS $25,370 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (ARS $8,961) | ARS $9,195 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (ARS $218,716) | ARS $252,100 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (ARS $149,547) | ARS $141,734 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (ARS $6,611) | ARS $3,508 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (ARS $5,583) | ARS $2,229 | + 150% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 44% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Sri Lanka | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (ARS $25,644) | ARS $47,670 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (ARS $21,688) | ARS $30,480 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (ARS $22,128) | ARS $94,860 | - 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (ARS $36,684) | ARS $68,106 | - 46% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Sri Lanka | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (ARS $51,952,382) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 203% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (ARS $1,021) | ARS $716 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (ARS $10,121) | ARS $27,160 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Sri Lanka | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (ARS $6,977) | ARS $3,587 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (ARS $3,031) | ARS $6,490 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (ARS $11,165) | ARS $10,006 | + 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (ARS $4,087) | ARS $3,430 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (ARS $2,598) | ARS $1,612 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (ARS $2,402) | ARS $3,019 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (ARS $3,915) | ARS $2,188 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (ARS $622) | ARS $1,947 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (ARS $4,440) | ARS $5,524 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Sri Lanka | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (ARS $13,766) | ARS $15,397 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (ARS $4,326) | ARS $6,367 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (ARS $14,263) | ARS $18,459 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (ARS $24,710) | ARS $22,802 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (ARS $5,417) | ARS $4,696 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (ARS $1,691) | ARS $2,399 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (ARS $2,279) | ARS $2,204 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (ARS $723,336) | ARS $441,836 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (ARS $18) | ARS $200 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (ARS $19,963) | ARS $21,782 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (ARS $22,584) | ARS $2,480 | + 811% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,183 prices entered by 798 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 9% more expensive than in Argentina
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