- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 455 ₨ (₨199) | ₨385 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 660 ₨ (₨288) | ₨268 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 ₨ (₨159) | ₨144 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 207 ₨ (₨91) | ₨51 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 ₨ (₨89) | ₨71 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 196 ₨ (₨86) | ₨42 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,029 ₨ (₨450) | ₨196 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 421 ₨ (₨184) | ₨136 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 139 ₨ (₨61) | ₨24 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 ₨ (₨137) | ₨119 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,451 ₨ (₨1,508) | ₨821 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 246 ₨ (₨107) | ₨81 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 ₨ (₨30) | ₨31 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 122,216 ₨ (₨53,416) | ₨30,994 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 40,120 ₨ (₨17,535) | ₨21,041 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,869 ₨ (₨3,002) | ₨4,337 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 72,903 ₨ (₨31,863) | ₨25,442 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,424 ₨ (₨32,965) | ₨14,687 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,127 ₨ (₨4,426) | ₨3,732 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,890 ₨ (₨826) | ₨865 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 64,830 ₨ (₨28,335) | ₨34,039 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,428 ₨ (₨9,365) | ₨10,375 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 757 ₨ (₨331) | ₨388 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (₨262) | ₨501 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 40% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,832 ₨ (₨2,112) | ₨2,420 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,986 ₨ (₨1,305) | ₨2,757 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,572 ₨ (₨3,746) | ₨3,721 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,844 ₨ (₨2,554) | ₨2,937 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,807,430 ₨ (₨2,101,151) | ₨858,974 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 123 ₨ (₨54) | ₨76 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,893 ₨ (₨828) | ₨1,289 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ₨ (₨122) | ₨116 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 423 ₨ (₨185) | ₨289 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,332 ₨ (₨1,019) | ₨1,375 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 753 ₨ (₨329) | ₨237 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 ₨ (₨218) | ₨181 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 367 ₨ (₨160) | ₨221 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 253 ₨ (₨110) | ₨136 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 102 ₨ (₨45) | ₨68 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 516 ₨ (₨225) | ₨274 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,453 ₨ (₨1,509) | ₨1,194 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,048 ₨ (₨458) | ₨466 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,667 ₨ (₨1,603) | ₨1,803 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,381 ₨ (₨2,352) | ₨1,821 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 875 ₨ (₨382) | ₨637 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 546 ₨ (₨239) | ₨189 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 449 ₨ (₨196) | ₨203 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (₨32,003) | ₨38,557 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17 ₨ (₨8) | ₨29 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,638 ₨ (₨1,590) | ₨1,875 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,241 ₨ (₨542) | ₨246 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,595 prices entered by 4,960 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 5% more expensive than in India
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