- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 583 ₨ (22元) | 53元 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 823 ₨ (32元) | 34元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 382 ₨ (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 219 ₨ (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 ₨ (9元) | 16元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 164 ₨ (6元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 762 ₨ (29元) | 61元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 413 ₨ (16元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 144 ₨ (5.54元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 274 ₨ (11元) | 5.78元 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,897 ₨ (112元) | 111元 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 267 ₨ (10元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 ₨ (3.11元) | 12元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 123,563 ₨ (4,760元) | 9,859元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 57,716 ₨ (2,223元) | 4,468元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (251元) | 446元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 72,177 ₨ (2,780元) | 5,638元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,727 ₨ (2,724元) | 3,578元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (1,257元) | 325元 | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (57元) | 86元 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,751 ₨ (1,916元) | 2,229元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,998 ₨ (655元) | 670元 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (32元) | 40元 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ (19元) | 38元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,108 ₨ (158元) | 558元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (163元) | 270元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ (389元) | 607元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,572 ₨ (215元) | 685元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,935,510 ₨ (228,629元) | 143,984元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 ₨ (5.12元) | 7元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,934 ₨ (113元) | 152元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (14元) | 27元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (19元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,529 ₨ (97元) | 456元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (34元) | 28元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 458 ₨ (18元) | 37元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 429 ₨ (17元) | 37元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (11元) | 10元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (3.95元) | 14元 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 638 ₨ (25元) | 63元 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,665 ₨ (141元) | 155元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,111 ₨ (43元) | 87元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (143元) | 749元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,642 ₨ (179元) | 368元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (57元) | 60元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ (22元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 505 ₨ (19元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (2,580元) | 3,274元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (3.14元) | 1.00元 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,376 ₨ (130元) | 300元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ (45元) | 20元 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03852
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,264 prices entered by 683 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 23% cheaper than in China
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