Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 425 ₨ (₨166) | ₨394 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 745 ₨ (₨292) | ₨277 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 ₨ (₨162) | ₨144 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 207 ₨ (₨81) | ₨52 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 268 ₨ (₨105) | ₨73 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 177 ₨ (₨69) | ₨37 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 723 ₨ (₨283) | ₨210 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 ₨ (₨147) | ₨140 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 145 ₨ (₨57) | ₨28 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 336 ₨ (₨132) | ₨127 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,786 ₨ (₨1,092) | ₨865 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 292 ₨ (₨114) | ₨83 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 ₨ (₨32) | ₨35 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 124,292 ₨ (₨48,707) | ₨31,574 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 60,207 ₨ (₨23,594) | ₨20,124 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,930 ₨ (₨5,067) | ₨4,098 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 108,005 ₨ (₨42,325) | ₨24,066 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,062 ₨ (₨23,929) | ₨14,061 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,350 ₨ (₨3,664) | ₨3,193 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,093 ₨ (₨820) | ₨747 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 76,495 ₨ (₨29,977) | ₨30,759 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,755 ₨ (₨7,742) | ₨10,743 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,066 ₨ (₨418) | ₨378 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (₨174) | ₨289 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,174 ₨ (₨2,028) | ₨2,388 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,535 ₨ (₨2,169) | ₨2,586 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,498 ₨ (₨3,722) | ₨3,770 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,999 ₨ (₨2,351) | ₨2,768 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,809,010 ₨ (₨2,276,425) | ₨924,452 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (₨58) | ₨76 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,850 ₨ (₨1,117) | ₨1,221 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 487 ₨ (₨191) | ₨111 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 ₨ (₨352) | ₨211 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,767 ₨ (₨1,084) | ₨1,038 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 710 ₨ (₨278) | ₨250 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 598 ₨ (₨234) | ₨174 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 547 ₨ (₨214) | ₨231 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 330 ₨ (₨129) | ₨148 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 168 ₨ (₨66) | ₨67 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 654 ₨ (₨256) | ₨253 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,567 ₨ (₨1,006) | ₨1,215 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,225 ₨ (₨480) | ₨479 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,980 ₨ (₨1,559) | ₨1,807 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,482 ₨ (₨1,756) | ₨1,940 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 ₨ (₨835) | ₨686 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 521 ₨ (₨204) | ₨220 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 472 ₨ (₨185) | ₨236 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 99,532 ₨ (₨39,004) | ₨34,455 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 ₨ (₨14) | ₨3.96 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,091 ₨ (₨1,603) | ₨1,995 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,175 ₨ (₨460) | ₨244 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 20,246 prices entered by 2,403 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 18% more expensive than in India
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