- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 591 ₨ (R$ 13) | R$ 28 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 822 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 373 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 ₨ (R$ 4.71) | R$ 3.26 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 218 ₨ (R$ 4.67) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 155 ₨ (R$ 3.33) | R$ 4.65 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 762 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 397 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.60 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 144 ₨ (R$ 3.09) | R$ 3.25 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 274 ₨ (R$ 5.87) | R$ 4.56 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,897 ₨ (R$ 62) | R$ 40 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 271 ₨ (R$ 5.81) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 ₨ (R$ 1.73) | R$ 3.21 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 117,476 ₨ (R$ 2,519) | R$ 3,150 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 53,443 ₨ (R$ 1,146) | R$ 1,953 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (R$ 140) | R$ 578 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 86,461 ₨ (R$ 1,854) | R$ 2,127 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,727 ₨ (R$ 1,517) | R$ 1,325 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (R$ 700) | R$ 410 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (R$ 32) | R$ 83 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 51,093 ₨ (R$ 1,096) | R$ 1,723 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,998 ₨ (R$ 365) | R$ 430 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,979 ₨ (R$ 85) | R$ 203 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (R$ 91) | R$ 183 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ (R$ 217) | R$ 327 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,572 ₨ (R$ 119) | R$ 259 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,928,700 ₨ (R$ 127,145) | R$ 86,104 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 131 ₨ (R$ 2.81) | R$ 4.29 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,934 ₨ (R$ 63) | R$ 202 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 47 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,529 ₨ (R$ 54) | R$ 236 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 ₨ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 429 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (R$ 2.20) | R$ 4.05 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 638 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,665 ₨ (R$ 79) | R$ 96 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,104 ₨ (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (R$ 80) | R$ 176 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,668 ₨ (R$ 100) | R$ 174 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,229 ₨ (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 505 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (R$ 1,437) | R$ 2,726 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (R$ 1.75) | R$ 1.13 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,376 ₨ (R$ 72) | R$ 115 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02145
BRL
/
LKR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,361 prices entered by 2,739 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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