- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 524 ₨ (Taka 241) | Taka 378 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 802 ₨ (Taka 369) | Taka 438 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 378 ₨ (Taka 174) | Taka 220 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215 ₨ (Taka 99) | Taka 74 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 223 ₨ (Taka 103) | Taka 102 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 165 ₨ (Taka 76) | Taka 56 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 794 ₨ (Taka 366) | Taka 330 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 ₨ (Taka 173) | Taka 148 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 ₨ (Taka 71) | Taka 24 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 277 ₨ (Taka 128) | Taka 318 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ (Taka 1,203) | Taka 2,478 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 269 ₨ (Taka 124) | Taka 101 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 ₨ (Taka 34) | Taka 48 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 3% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 106,989 ₨ (Taka 49,283) | Taka 43,806 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,721 ₨ (Taka 22,903) | Taka 35,106 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (Taka 3,001) | Taka 3,522 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 85,050 ₨ (Taka 39,177) | Taka 46,238 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 69,616 ₨ (Taka 32,067) | Taka 24,863 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (Taka 15,029) | Taka 2,602 | + 477% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (Taka 683) | Taka 1,713 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,751 ₨ (Taka 22,917) | Taka 41,130 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,764 ₨ (Taka 8,183) | Taka 14,071 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (Taka 379) | Taka 307 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (Taka 276) | Taka 549 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,640 ₨ (Taka 2,137) | Taka 2,210 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (Taka 1,944) | Taka 2,415 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,197 ₨ (Taka 4,697) | Taka 5,111 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,138 ₨ (Taka 2,367) | Taka 3,953 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ (Taka 3,233,253) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 ₨ (Taka 61) | Taka 88 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,562 ₨ (Taka 1,641) | Taka 2,280 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (Taka 168) | Taka 300 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (Taka 230) | Taka 540 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,514 ₨ (Taka 1,158) | Taka 1,187 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (Taka 405) | Taka 339 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 ₨ (Taka 192) | Taka 302 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 ₨ (Taka 194) | Taka 359 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (Taka 135) | Taka 91 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 112 ₨ (Taka 52) | Taka 107 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 540 ₨ (Taka 249) | Taka 300 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,330 ₨ (Taka 1,534) | Taka 951 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,116 ₨ (Taka 514) | Taka 760 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (Taka 1,715) | Taka 1,973 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,203 ₨ (Taka 1,936) | Taka 2,831 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (Taka 679) | Taka 1,364 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 692 ₨ (Taka 319) | Taka 305 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ (Taka 257) | Taka 501 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (Taka 30,859) | Taka 35,756 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (Taka 38) | Taka 22 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,857 ₨ (Taka 1,777) | Taka 2,337 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,021 ₨ (Taka 470) | Taka 230 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.46063
BDT
/
LKR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,125 prices entered by 484 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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