Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 528 ₨ (17元) | 55元 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 838 ₨ (27元) | 37元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 422 ₨ (14元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 203 ₨ (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 249 ₨ (8元) | 14元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 215 ₨ (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,249 ₨ (41元) | 56元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 371 ₨ (12元) | 13元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 161 ₨ (5.28元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 ₨ (9元) | 6元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,290 ₨ (75元) | 119元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 276 ₨ (9元) | 9元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 107 ₨ (3.50元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 155,602 ₨ (5,085元) | 7,672元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,296 ₨ (1,872元) | 4,711元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,462 ₨ (865元) | 412元 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 96,524 ₨ (3,154元) | 7,031元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,748 ₨ (1,136元) | 4,064元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,051 ₨ (100元) | 279元 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,334 ₨ (109元) | 88元 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,048 ₨ (1,636元) | 2,091元 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,717 ₨ (808元) | 619元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 946 ₨ (31元) | 43元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 41元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,657 ₨ (185元) | 415元 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,977 ₨ (195元) | 211元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,229 ₨ (400元) | 590元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,308 ₨ (239元) | 663元 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,174,170 ₨ (201,771元) | 159,594元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 ₨ (4.69元) | 6元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,441 ₨ (112元) | 176元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 597 ₨ (20元) | 30元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 311 ₨ (10元) | 36元 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,714 ₨ (89元) | 440元 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (21元) | 35元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (15元) | 38元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (18元) | 36元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (10元) | 10元 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (5.55元) | 11元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (22元) | 80元 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,263 ₨ (74元) | 206元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,277 ₨ (42元) | 98元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,902 ₨ (128元) | 743元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,346 ₨ (175元) | 429元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,864 ₨ (61元) | 67元 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 555 ₨ (18元) | 35元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 252 ₨ (8元) | 32元 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (3,444元) | 3,535元 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (0.76元) | 0.68元 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,778 ₨ (123元) | 481元 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,254 ₨ (41元) | 23元 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,087 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 34% cheaper than in China
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