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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 | 512 ₨ (19元) | 48元 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 842 ₨ (32元) | 34元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 376 ₨ (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 230 ₨ (9元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 ₨ (9元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 207 ₨ (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (31元) | 61元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 418 ₨ (16元) | 13元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 ₨ (6元) | 6元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 282 ₨ (11元) | 5.64元 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ (98元) | 112元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 261 ₨ (10元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 83 ₨ (3.12元) | 11元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,058 ₨ (3,911元) | 8,932元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 61,336 ₨ (2,306元) | 4,292元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (245元) | 423元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 87,121 ₨ (3,275元) | 5,129元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 57,987 ₨ (2,180元) | 3,286元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (1,226元) | 281元 | + 337% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 ₨ (61元) | 88元 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,871 ₨ (1,649元) | 2,046元 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,999 ₨ (977元) | 714元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,047 ₨ (39元) | 36元 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 538 ₨ (20元) | 40元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,796 ₨ (180元) | 525元 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,621 ₨ (174元) | 281元 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,852 ₨ (446元) | 629元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,515 ₨ (207元) | 675元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ (263,847元) | 143,741元 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 ₨ (5.49元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,839 ₨ (558元) | 150元 | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (14元) | 28元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (19元) | 33元 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,657 ₨ (100元) | 249元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (33元) | 31元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 479 ₨ (18元) | 39元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 585 ₨ (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 ₨ (13元) | 10元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 159 ₨ (5.96元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 540 ₨ (20元) | 56元 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,149 ₨ (118元) | 155元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,236 ₨ (46元) | 89元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₨ (150元) | 951元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,233 ₨ (159元) | 386元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (55元) | 59元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 698 ₨ (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ (21元) | 30元 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (2,518元) | 3,237元 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₨ (3.06元) | 1.04元 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,182 ₨ (157元) | 297元 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 948 ₨ (36元) | 21元 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,901 prices entered by 644 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is about the same as in China
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