- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 557 ₨ (23元) | 53元 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 789 ₨ (32元) | 33元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 380 ₨ (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215 ₨ (9元) | 16元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 210 ₨ (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 ₨ (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 806 ₨ (33元) | 60元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 424 ₨ (17元) | 13元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 ₨ (5.75元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 280 ₨ (11元) | 5.63元 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,663 ₨ (108元) | 115元 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 267 ₨ (11元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 ₨ (3.26元) | 12元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,373 ₨ (4,562元) | 9,977元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 47,236 ₨ (1,917元) | 4,679元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,927 ₨ (322元) | 428元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 84,080 ₨ (3,413元) | 5,568元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 64,799 ₨ (2,630元) | 3,518元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,876 ₨ (441元) | 294元 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,546 ₨ (63元) | 88元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 56,319 ₨ (2,286元) | 2,285元 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,113 ₨ (816元) | 634元 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 618 ₨ (25元) | 40元 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ (20元) | 38元 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,118 ₨ (167元) | 541元 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,857 ₨ (197元) | 279元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ (410元) | 615元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,968 ₨ (242元) | 663元 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,928,700 ₨ (240,662元) | 143,740元 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 126 ₨ (5.12元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,704 ₨ (110元) | 147元 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ₨ (8元) | 25元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,431 ₨ (99元) | 266元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (36元) | 29元 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 ₨ (20元) | 36元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 353 ₨ (14元) | 39元 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 270 ₨ (11元) | 9元 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (4.20元) | 14元 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 652 ₨ (26元) | 59元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,354 ₨ (136元) | 158元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,043 ₨ (42元) | 86元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₨ (162元) | 700元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,953 ₨ (201元) | 384元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,229 ₨ (50元) | 61元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ (23元) | 34元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 487 ₨ (20元) | 33元 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (2,719元) | 3,316元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 59 ₨ (2.41元) | 1.07元 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,153 ₨ (128元) | 337元 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ (47元) | 20元 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,167 prices entered by 694 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in China
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