Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Germany
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Sri Lanka | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (€2.69) | €14 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (€5.68) | €10 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (€2.63) | €6.00 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (€1.44) | €1.22 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (€1.96) | €4.28 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (€1.48) | €3.00 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (€4.91) | €6 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (€5.70) | €2.59 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (€1.11) | €1.87 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (€1.51) | €1.09 | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (€16) | €7 | + 148% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (€1.35) | €1.92 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (€0.54) | €1.88 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 71% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Sri Lanka | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (€686) | €2,001 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (€296) | €1,574 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (€64) | €227 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (€278) | €1,239 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (€163) | €904 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (€29) | €163 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (€10) | €37 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (€235) | €367 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (€161) | €111 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Sri Lanka | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (€28) | €86 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (€23) | €38 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (€24) | €89 | - 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (€39) | €120 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Sri Lanka | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (€55,934) | €33,039 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (€1.10) | €1.82 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (€11) | €51 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Sri Lanka | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (€3.26) | €16 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (€12) | €72 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (€4.40) | €3.99 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (€2.80) | €2.99 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (€2.59) | €3.20 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (€4.21) | €1.98 | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (€0.67) | €1.68 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (€4.78) | €21 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Sri Lanka | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (€15) | €46 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (€4.66) | €25 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (€15) | €84 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (€27) | €67 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (€5.83) | €10 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (€1.82) | €3.73 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (€2.45) | €4.43 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (€779) | €578 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (€0.02) | €0.13 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (€21) | €40 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (€24) | €8 | + 195% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,696 prices entered by 429 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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