Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 423 ₨ (16元) | 42元 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 764 ₨ (29元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 ₨ (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 ₨ (8元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 292 ₨ (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 164 ₨ (6元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 731 ₨ (28元) | 53元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 395 ₨ (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 ₨ (6元) | 5.82元 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 ₨ (12元) | 5.36元 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,537 ₨ (97元) | 103元 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 293 ₨ (11元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 ₨ (3.48元) | 15元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 143,438 ₨ (5,512元) | 8,839元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 64,748 ₨ (2,488元) | 4,621元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,744 ₨ (298元) | 386元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (3,890元) | 5,293元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,428 ₨ (1,976元) | 3,034元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,094 ₨ (196元) | 280元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,293 ₨ (88元) | 87元 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 72,787 ₨ (2,797元) | 2,283元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,973 ₨ (729元) | 525元 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 927 ₨ (36元) | 38元 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (17元) | 50元 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,522 ₨ (212元) | 447元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,316 ₨ (204元) | 235元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,871 ₨ (418元) | 608元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,337 ₨ (320元) | 568元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,655,940 ₨ (217,326元) | 129,883元 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 ₨ (5.76元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,282 ₨ (88元) | 154元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₨ (19元) | 32元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 781 ₨ (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 ₨ (108元) | 357元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (25元) | 40元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (18元) | 50元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (21元) | 33元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (12元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (7元) | 11元 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (25元) | 74元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,128 ₨ (82元) | 179元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (47元) | 96元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,624 ₨ (178元) | 1,203元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,594 ₨ (177元) | 359元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,519 ₨ (97元) | 67元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 520 ₨ (20元) | 32元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 ₨ (14元) | 28元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (4,050元) | 3,283元 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (0.89元) | 0.28元 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,044 ₨ (155元) | 312元 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,288 ₨ (49元) | 20元 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,409 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.03842
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in China
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