- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 524 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 29 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 802 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 378 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215 ₨ (R$ 4.36) | R$ 3.28 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 223 ₨ (R$ 4.53) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 165 ₨ (R$ 3.35) | R$ 4.82 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 794 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 ₨ (R$ 3.11) | R$ 3.25 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 277 ₨ (R$ 5.62) | R$ 4.59 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ (R$ 53) | R$ 40 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 269 ₨ (R$ 5.46) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 ₨ (R$ 1.50) | R$ 3.22 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 106,989 ₨ (R$ 2,170) | R$ 3,129 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,721 ₨ (R$ 1,008) | R$ 1,944 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (R$ 132) | R$ 632 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 85,050 ₨ (R$ 1,725) | R$ 2,132 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 69,616 ₨ (R$ 1,412) | R$ 1,335 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (R$ 662) | R$ 397 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (R$ 30) | R$ 81 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,751 ₨ (R$ 1,009) | R$ 1,728 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,764 ₨ (R$ 360) | R$ 424 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,640 ₨ (R$ 94) | R$ 204 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (R$ 86) | R$ 181 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,197 ₨ (R$ 207) | R$ 337 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,138 ₨ (R$ 104) | R$ 254 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ (R$ 142,369) | R$ 87,091 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 ₨ (R$ 2.71) | R$ 4.35 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,562 ₨ (R$ 72) | R$ 201 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (R$ 10) | R$ 47 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,514 ₨ (R$ 51) | R$ 230 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (R$ 5.96) | R$ 5.84 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 112 ₨ (R$ 2.28) | R$ 4.03 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 540 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 39 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,330 ₨ (R$ 68) | R$ 97 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,116 ₨ (R$ 23) | R$ 50 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (R$ 76) | R$ 175 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,203 ₨ (R$ 85) | R$ 179 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 692 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (R$ 1,359) | R$ 2,696 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (R$ 1.65) | R$ 1.22 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,857 ₨ (R$ 78) | R$ 117 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,021 ₨ (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02028
BRL
/
LKR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,873 prices entered by 2,501 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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