Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,435 ₨ (R$ 27) | R$ 39 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,295 ₨ (R$ 44) | R$ 38 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 968 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 562 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.58 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 694 ₨ (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 456 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,906 ₨ (R$ 55) | R$ 26 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,811 ₨ (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 398 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 645 ₨ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,322 ₨ (R$ 82) | R$ 50 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 502 ₨ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 195 ₨ (R$ 3.70) | R$ 4.55 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,473 ₨ (R$ 4,325) | R$ 4,067 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,779 ₨ (R$ 2,677) | R$ 2,745 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,299 ₨ (R$ 861) | R$ 722 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,040 ₨ (R$ 2,130) | R$ 3,020 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,415 ₨ (R$ 1,434) | R$ 1,975 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 19,774 ₨ (R$ 376) | R$ 529 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,836 ₨ (R$ 92) | R$ 91 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 180,025 ₨ (R$ 3,423) | R$ 1,793 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 ₨ (R$ 1,521) | R$ 650 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,944 ₨ (R$ 75) | R$ 31 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,963 ₨ (R$ 208) | R$ 287 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,149 ₨ (R$ 307) | R$ 279 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,628 ₨ (R$ 411) | R$ 412 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,704 ₨ (R$ 223) | R$ 316 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,493,000 ₨ (R$ 484,687) | R$ 117,661 | + 312% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 367 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,563 ₨ (R$ 87) | R$ 246 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,716 ₨ (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,590 ₨ (R$ 30) | R$ 51 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,452 ₨ (R$ 85) | R$ 288 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,769 ₨ (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 730 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 953 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.67 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,566 ₨ (R$ 30) | R$ 60 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ₨ (R$ 95) | R$ 115 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,714 ₨ (R$ 33) | R$ 60 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 ₨ (R$ 114) | R$ 237 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,691 ₨ (R$ 222) | R$ 239 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,780 ₨ (R$ 91) | R$ 32 | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,635 ₨ (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 624 ₨ (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,155 ₨ (R$ 3,235) | R$ 3,819 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,063 ₨ (R$ 134) | R$ 140 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,057 ₨ (R$ 96) | R$ 12 | + 675% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,101 prices entered by 1,431 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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