Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,040 ₨ (Taka 385) | Taka 324 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,215 ₨ (Taka 449) | Taka 492 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 824 ₨ (Taka 305) | Taka 196 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 446 ₨ (Taka 165) | Taka 92 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 988 ₨ (Taka 365) | Taka 132 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 373 ₨ (Taka 138) | Taka 78 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,066 ₨ (Taka 1,134) | Taka 608 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,648 ₨ (Taka 609) | Taka 223 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 295 ₨ (Taka 109) | Taka 33 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 568 ₨ (Taka 210) | Taka 384 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,359 ₨ (Taka 2,351) | Taka 1,400 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 416 ₨ (Taka 154) | Taka 111 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 ₨ (Taka 60) | Taka 70 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 231,464 ₨ (Taka 85,584) | Taka 43,758 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 112,525 ₨ (Taka 41,606) | Taka 25,202 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,378 ₨ (Taka 14,190) | Taka 3,035 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 114,403 ₨ (Taka 42,301) | Taka 22,952 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,789 ₨ (Taka 28,023) | Taka 18,549 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,171 ₨ (Taka 8,568) | Taka 7,137 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,025 ₨ (Taka 1,119) | Taka 1,213 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 178,797 ₨ (Taka 66,110) | Taka 31,061 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,511 ₨ (Taka 19,416) | Taka 17,904 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,059 ₨ (Taka 1,131) | Taka 417 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ (Taka 370) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,343 ₨ (Taka 5,303) | Taka 2,410 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,686 ₨ (Taka 2,842) | Taka 3,066 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,337 ₨ (Taka 7,890) | Taka 6,410 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,573 ₨ (Taka 6,128) | Taka 4,273 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (Taka 6,882,003) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 392 ₨ (Taka 145) | Taka 107 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,289 ₨ (Taka 2,325) | Taka 2,440 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 ₨ (Taka 120) | Taka 285 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,671 ₨ (Taka 618) | Taka 513 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,009 ₨ (Taka 1,113) | Taka 1,500 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,314 ₨ (Taka 486) | Taka 425 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 862 ₨ (Taka 319) | Taka 333 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 903 ₨ (Taka 334) | Taka 376 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,009 ₨ (Taka 373) | Taka 85 | + 339% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 244 ₨ (Taka 90) | Taka 89 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,513 ₨ (Taka 560) | Taka 445 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,964 ₨ (Taka 2,945) | Taka 1,308 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,894 ₨ (Taka 700) | Taka 852 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,883 ₨ (Taka 2,175) | Taka 1,768 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,261 ₨ (Taka 6,012) | Taka 2,051 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,041 ₨ (Taka 2,603) | Taka 999 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 873 ₨ (Taka 323) | Taka 248 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,070 ₨ (Taka 395) | Taka 564 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (Taka 95,819) | Taka 35,756 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (Taka 2.29) | Taka 2.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,065 ₨ (Taka 2,982) | Taka 2,601 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,799 ₨ (Taka 1,035) | Taka 292 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,129 prices entered by 304 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.36975
BDT
/
LKR
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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