- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 490 ₨ (₨208) | ₨371 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 624 ₨ (₨264) | ₨266 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 364 ₨ (₨154) | ₨144 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 ₨ (₨87) | ₨50 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 210 ₨ (₨89) | ₨70 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 174 ₨ (₨74) | ₨50 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,143 ₨ (₨484) | ₨197 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 397 ₨ (₨168) | ₨134 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 148 ₨ (₨63) | ₨25 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 313 ₨ (₨133) | ₨117 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,186 ₨ (₨1,350) | ₨800 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 224 ₨ (₨95) | ₨79 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ₨ (₨32) | ₨32 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 108,693 ₨ (₨46,056) | ₨31,408 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 45,691 ₨ (₨19,361) | ₨20,916 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,478 ₨ (₨4,016) | ₨4,406 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 62,379 ₨ (₨26,432) | ₨25,719 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 58,540 ₨ (₨24,805) | ₨14,684 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,114 ₨ (₨4,709) | ₨3,736 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,051 ₨ (₨869) | ₨897 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,570 ₨ (₨28,208) | ₨34,573 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,625 ₨ (₨8,739) | ₨10,910 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 617 ₨ (₨261) | ₨371 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (₨254) | ₨563 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 46% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,719 ₨ (₨2,000) | ₨2,428 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,751 ₨ (₨1,166) | ₨2,717 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,843 ₨ (₨2,899) | ₨3,707 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,207 ₨ (₨2,206) | ₨2,930 | - 25% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨2,037,050) | ₨860,915 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 118 ₨ (₨50) | ₨74 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,081 ₨ (₨882) | ₨1,327 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 426 ₨ (₨180) | ₨128 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 480 ₨ (₨203) | ₨277 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,332 ₨ (₨988) | ₨1,326 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 753 ₨ (₨319) | ₨224 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 ₨ (₨167) | ₨181 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 322 ₨ (₨136) | ₨221 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 216 ₨ (₨91) | ₨142 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 109 ₨ (₨46) | ₨70 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (₨218) | ₨290 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 ₨ (₨1,399) | ₨1,148 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,018 ₨ (₨431) | ₨460 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,682 ₨ (₨1,560) | ₨1,842 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,948 ₨ (₨2,520) | ₨1,956 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 767 ₨ (₨325) | ₨680 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 472 ₨ (₨200) | ₨188 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 466 ₨ (₨198) | ₨213 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (₨31,027) | ₨39,043 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 509 ₨ (₨216) | ₨58 | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,568 ₨ (₨1,512) | ₨1,875 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,164 ₨ (₨493) | ₨234 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,884 prices entered by 4,709 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 38% more expensive than in India
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