- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 591 ₨ (Taka 280) | Taka 328 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 822 ₨ (Taka 389) | Taka 415 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 373 ₨ (Taka 177) | Taka 169 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 ₨ (Taka 104) | Taka 74 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 218 ₨ (Taka 103) | Taka 97 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 155 ₨ (Taka 74) | Taka 63 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 762 ₨ (Taka 361) | Taka 359 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 397 ₨ (Taka 188) | Taka 146 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 144 ₨ (Taka 68) | Taka 24 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 274 ₨ (Taka 130) | Taka 304 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,897 ₨ (Taka 1,372) | Taka 2,421 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 271 ₨ (Taka 128) | Taka 101 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 ₨ (Taka 38) | Taka 44 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 0% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 117,476 ₨ (Taka 55,639) | Taka 42,189 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 53,443 ₨ (Taka 25,311) | Taka 32,498 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (Taka 3,086) | Taka 3,873 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 86,461 ₨ (Taka 40,949) | Taka 42,062 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,727 ₨ (Taka 33,497) | Taka 24,788 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (Taka 15,452) | Taka 3,366 | + 359% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (Taka 703) | Taka 2,008 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 51,093 ₨ (Taka 24,198) | Taka 43,783 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,998 ₨ (Taka 8,050) | Taka 14,583 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (Taka 389) | Taka 292 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ (Taka 239) | Taka 606 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,979 ₨ (Taka 1,884) | Taka 2,177 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (Taka 1,999) | Taka 2,485 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ (Taka 4,787) | Taka 4,501 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,572 ₨ (Taka 2,639) | Taka 3,784 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,928,700 ₨ (Taka 2,807,931) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 131 ₨ (Taka 62) | Taka 92 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,934 ₨ (Taka 1,390) | Taka 2,504 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (Taka 173) | Taka 297 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (Taka 237) | Taka 476 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,529 ₨ (Taka 1,198) | Taka 1,238 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (Taka 417) | Taka 370 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 ₨ (Taka 228) | Taka 304 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 429 ₨ (Taka 203) | Taka 344 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (Taka 139) | Taka 90 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (Taka 49) | Taka 110 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 638 ₨ (Taka 302) | Taka 326 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,665 ₨ (Taka 1,736) | Taka 1,455 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,104 ₨ (Taka 523) | Taka 756 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (Taka 1,763) | Taka 2,663 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,668 ₨ (Taka 2,211) | Taka 4,971 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,229 ₨ (Taka 582) | Taka 1,315 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ (Taka 274) | Taka 516 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 505 ₨ (Taka 239) | Taka 564 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (Taka 31,729) | Taka 35,756 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (Taka 39) | Taka 21 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,376 ₨ (Taka 1,599) | Taka 2,557 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ (Taka 548) | Taka 228 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.47362
BDT
/
LKR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,413 prices entered by 500 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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