Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 57% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 695 ₨ (Taka 174) | Taka 532 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 932 ₨ (Taka 234) | Taka 488 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 511 ₨ (Taka 128) | Taka 263 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 272 ₨ (Taka 68) | Taka 98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 340 ₨ (Taka 85) | Taka 134 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 257 ₨ (Taka 64) | Taka 96 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,162 ₨ (Taka 291) | Taka 329 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 840 ₨ (Taka 211) | Taka 203 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 ₨ (Taka 54) | Taka 27 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 310 ₨ (Taka 78) | Taka 530 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,763 ₨ (Taka 693) | Taka 1,346 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 251 ₨ (Taka 63) | Taka 112 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 86 ₨ (Taka 22) | Taka 58 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 111,510 ₨ (Taka 27,955) | Taka 43,087 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,478 ₨ (Taka 25,189) | Taka 21,416 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,184 ₨ (Taka 5,060) | Taka 4,489 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 105,628 ₨ (Taka 26,480) | Taka 37,342 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 52,005 ₨ (Taka 13,037) | Taka 20,129 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,776 ₨ (Taka 947) | Taka 3,105 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,441 ₨ (Taka 361) | Taka 947 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 81,569 ₨ (Taka 20,449) | Taka 36,542 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,964 ₨ (Taka 8,013) | Taka 16,205 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,036 ₨ (Taka 260) | Taka 369 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 405 ₨ (Taka 102) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 57% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,330 ₨ (Taka 1,336) | Taka 2,612 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,315 ₨ (Taka 1,583) | Taka 3,117 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,534 ₨ (Taka 3,142) | Taka 9,947 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,781 ₨ (Taka 1,449) | Taka 6,827 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 62% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 ₨ (Taka 752,080) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 191 ₨ (Taka 48) | Taka 91 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,223 ₨ (Taka 557) | Taka 1,696 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 65% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ₨ (Taka 25) | Taka 296 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₨ (Taka 501) | Taka 1,191 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ₨ (Taka 251) | Taka 498 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 ₨ (Taka 49) | Taka 208 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 505 ₨ (Taka 127) | Taka 690 | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 143 ₨ (Taka 36) | Taka 173 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (Taka 33) | Taka 229 | - 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 719 ₨ (Taka 180) | Taka 304 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,111 ₨ (Taka 529) | Taka 1,410 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,650 ₨ (Taka 414) | Taka 885 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ₨ (Taka 501) | Taka 1,939 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,719 ₨ (Taka 1,183) | Taka 3,617 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,728 ₨ (Taka 433) | Taka 1,328 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 834 ₨ (Taka 209) | Taka 393 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 ₨ (Taka 88) | Taka 594 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₨ (Taka 37,604) | Taka 35,756 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,061 ₨ (Taka 1,269) | Taka 1,057 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,645 ₨ (Taka 412) | Taka 270 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 882 prices entered by 265 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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