Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 425 ₨ (R$ 10) | R$ 29 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 745 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 390 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 207 ₨ (R$ 4.90) | R$ 3.33 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 275 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 187 ₨ (R$ 4.42) | R$ 5.64 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 723 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 396 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 ₨ (R$ 3.60) | R$ 4.05 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 320 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.55 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,666 ₨ (R$ 63) | R$ 40 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 293 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 ₨ (R$ 1.94) | R$ 3.34 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 124,292 ₨ (R$ 2,944) | R$ 3,268 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 60,207 ₨ (R$ 1,426) | R$ 1,940 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,930 ₨ (R$ 306) | R$ 563 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 108,005 ₨ (R$ 2,558) | R$ 2,039 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,062 ₨ (R$ 1,446) | R$ 1,324 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,350 ₨ (R$ 221) | R$ 348 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,093 ₨ (R$ 50) | R$ 79 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 76,495 ₨ (R$ 1,812) | R$ 1,534 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,755 ₨ (R$ 468) | R$ 428 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,004 ₨ (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,174 ₨ (R$ 123) | R$ 199 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,535 ₨ (R$ 131) | R$ 166 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,498 ₨ (R$ 225) | R$ 306 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,999 ₨ (R$ 142) | R$ 242 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,809,010 ₨ (R$ 137,579) | R$ 88,899 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (R$ 3.48) | R$ 4.35 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,850 ₨ (R$ 67) | R$ 211 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 487 ₨ (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 ₨ (R$ 21) | R$ 43 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,767 ₨ (R$ 66) | R$ 241 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 710 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 554 ₨ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 576 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 327 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 181 ₨ (R$ 4.29) | R$ 3.69 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 759 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 37 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,567 ₨ (R$ 61) | R$ 101 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,225 ₨ (R$ 29) | R$ 51 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,980 ₨ (R$ 94) | R$ 219 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,482 ₨ (R$ 106) | R$ 177 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 ₨ (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 521 ₨ (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 472 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 99,532 ₨ (R$ 2,357) | R$ 2,758 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 ₨ (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.17 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,091 ₨ (R$ 97) | R$ 114 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,202 ₨ (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,286 prices entered by 1,299 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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