Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 695 ₨ (R$ 10) | R$ 30 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 932 ₨ (R$ 13) | R$ 31 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 511 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 272 ₨ (R$ 3.72) | R$ 4.39 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 340 ₨ (R$ 4.65) | R$ 10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 257 ₨ (R$ 3.52) | R$ 7 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,162 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 840 ₨ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 ₨ (R$ 2.94) | R$ 4.83 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 310 ₨ (R$ 4.25) | R$ 5.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,763 ₨ (R$ 38) | R$ 42 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 251 ₨ (R$ 3.44) | R$ 8 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 86 ₨ (R$ 1.18) | R$ 3.82 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 111,510 ₨ (R$ 1,527) | R$ 2,814 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,478 ₨ (R$ 1,376) | R$ 2,001 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,184 ₨ (R$ 276) | R$ 569 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 105,628 ₨ (R$ 1,447) | R$ 2,236 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 52,005 ₨ (R$ 712) | R$ 1,472 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,776 ₨ (R$ 52) | R$ 404 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,441 ₨ (R$ 20) | R$ 84 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 81,569 ₨ (R$ 1,117) | R$ 2,006 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,964 ₨ (R$ 438) | R$ 586 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,036 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 405 ₨ (R$ 5.55) | R$ 19 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,330 ₨ (R$ 73) | R$ 244 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,315 ₨ (R$ 86) | R$ 219 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,534 ₨ (R$ 172) | R$ 349 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,781 ₨ (R$ 79) | R$ 266 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 70% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 ₨ (R$ 41,092) | R$ 98,696 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 191 ₨ (R$ 2.62) | R$ 7 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,223 ₨ (R$ 30) | R$ 222 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 66% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ₨ (R$ 1.37) | R$ 17 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₨ (R$ 27) | R$ 244 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 ₨ (R$ 2.69) | R$ 12 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 505 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 143 ₨ (R$ 1.96) | R$ 6 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (R$ 1.82) | R$ 4.57 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 719 ₨ (R$ 10) | R$ 48 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,111 ₨ (R$ 29) | R$ 92 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,650 ₨ (R$ 23) | R$ 53 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ₨ (R$ 27) | R$ 189 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,719 ₨ (R$ 65) | R$ 189 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,728 ₨ (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 834 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 ₨ (R$ 4.79) | R$ 10 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₨ (R$ 2,055) | R$ 3,925 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,061 ₨ (R$ 69) | R$ 122 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,645 ₨ (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,627 prices entered by 2,065 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 56% cheaper than in Brazil
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