Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sri Lanka | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (₨243) | ₨417 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (₨513) | ₨340 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (₨238) | ₨168 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (₨130) | ₨60 | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (₨177) | ₨87 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (₨134) | ₨47 | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (₨443) | ₨243 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (₨515) | ₨182 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (₨100) | ₨32 | + 215% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (₨137) | ₨155 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (₨1,464) | ₨905 | + 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (₨122) | ₨88 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (₨49) | ₨39 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sri Lanka | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (₨61,942) | ₨46,457 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (₨26,739) | ₨26,696 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (₨5,823) | ₨4,673 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (₨25,139) | ₨26,601 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (₨14,692) | ₨14,895 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (₨2,608) | ₨4,065 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (₨872) | ₨595 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (₨21,273) | ₨29,913 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (₨14,545) | ₨10,503 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (₨643) | ₨455 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (₨543) | ₨647 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
Sri Lanka | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (₨2,494) | ₨2,412 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (₨2,109) | ₨2,912 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (₨2,152) | ₨4,109 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (₨3,568) | ₨2,950 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sri Lanka | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (₨5,052,945) | ₨1,910,150 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (₨99) | ₨102 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (₨984) | ₨1,062 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sri Lanka | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (₨679) | ₨140 | + 386% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (₨295) | ₨241 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (₨1,086) | ₨953 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (₨397) | ₨386 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (₨253) | ₨200 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (₨234) | ₨294 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (₨381) | ₨155 | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (₨60) | ₨86 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (₨432) | ₨275 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
Sri Lanka | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (₨1,339) | ₨1,451 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (₨421) | ₨688 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (₨1,387) | ₨1,587 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (₨2,403) | ₨2,125 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (₨527) | ₨625 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (₨164) | ₨191 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (₨222) | ₨188 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (₨70,352) | ₨47,373 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (₨1.75) | ₨1.67 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (₨1,942) | ₨1,611 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (₨2,197) | ₨289 | + 660% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,641 prices entered by 1,084 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 40% more expensive than in India
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