Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,040 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 36 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,215 ₨ (R$ 21) | R$ 34 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 824 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 446 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 988 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 373 ₨ (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,066 ₨ (R$ 52) | R$ 26 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,648 ₨ (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 295 ₨ (R$ 4.98) | R$ 5.67 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 568 ₨ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,359 ₨ (R$ 107) | R$ 44 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 416 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 ₨ (R$ 2.73) | R$ 4.92 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 231,464 ₨ (R$ 3,912) | R$ 3,756 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 112,525 ₨ (R$ 1,902) | R$ 2,512 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,378 ₨ (R$ 649) | R$ 587 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 114,403 ₨ (R$ 1,934) | R$ 2,662 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,789 ₨ (R$ 1,281) | R$ 1,718 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,171 ₨ (R$ 392) | R$ 513 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,025 ₨ (R$ 51) | R$ 90 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 178,797 ₨ (R$ 3,022) | R$ 1,987 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,511 ₨ (R$ 888) | R$ 631 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,059 ₨ (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,343 ₨ (R$ 242) | R$ 249 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,686 ₨ (R$ 130) | R$ 248 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,337 ₨ (R$ 361) | R$ 412 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,573 ₨ (R$ 280) | R$ 301 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (R$ 314,604) | R$ 115,032 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 392 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,289 ₨ (R$ 106) | R$ 228 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 ₨ (R$ 5.49) | R$ 22 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,671 ₨ (R$ 28) | R$ 43 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,009 ₨ (R$ 51) | R$ 263 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,314 ₨ (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 862 ₨ (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 903 ₨ (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,009 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 244 ₨ (R$ 4.12) | R$ 5.31 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,513 ₨ (R$ 26) | R$ 55 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,964 ₨ (R$ 135) | R$ 112 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,894 ₨ (R$ 32) | R$ 66 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,883 ₨ (R$ 99) | R$ 215 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,261 ₨ (R$ 275) | R$ 199 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,041 ₨ (R$ 119) | R$ 29 | + 304% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 873 ₨ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,070 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (R$ 4,380) | R$ 4,404 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (R$ 0.10) | R$ 1.31 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,065 ₨ (R$ 136) | R$ 125 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,799 ₨ (R$ 47) | R$ 11 | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,347 prices entered by 1,697 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01690
BRL
/
LKR
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Brazil
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