- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 557 ₨ (Rp 49,345) | Rp 70,235 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 789 ₨ (Rp 69,847) | Rp 50,972 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 380 ₨ (Rp 33,663) | Rp 30,634 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215 ₨ (Rp 19,034) | Rp 19,310 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 210 ₨ (Rp 18,611) | Rp 25,023 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 ₨ (Rp 15,577) | Rp 17,238 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 806 ₨ (Rp 71,404) | Rp 65,809 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 424 ₨ (Rp 37,576) | Rp 37,523 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 ₨ (Rp 12,533) | Rp 18,766 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 280 ₨ (Rp 24,790) | Rp 33,391 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,663 ₨ (Rp 235,758) | Rp 369,108 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 267 ₨ (Rp 23,625) | Rp 19,310 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 ₨ (Rp 7,119) | Rp 16,685 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,373 ₨ (Rp 9,950,331) | Rp 13,792,600 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 47,236 ₨ (Rp 4,182,640) | Rp 10,402,000 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,927 ₨ (Rp 701,896) | Rp 922,938 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 91,546 ₨ (Rp 8,106,164) | Rp 8,796,370 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 64,799 ₨ (Rp 5,737,797) | Rp 5,361,980 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,876 ₨ (Rp 963,059) | Rp 619,830 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,546 ₨ (Rp 136,919) | Rp 294,182 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 56,319 ₨ (Rp 4,986,872) | Rp 4,902,980 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,113 ₨ (Rp 1,780,971) | Rp 1,847,200 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 618 ₨ (Rp 54,728) | Rp 58,548 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ (Rp 44,712) | Rp 53,383 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,118 ₨ (Rp 364,679) | Rp 617,493 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,857 ₨ (Rp 430,106) | Rp 407,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ (Rp 895,063) | Rp 993,741 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,968 ₨ (Rp 528,488) | Rp 846,394 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,928,700 ₨ (Rp 524,970,666) | Rp 467,125,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 126 ₨ (Rp 11,179) | Rp 8,830 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,704 ₨ (Rp 239,419) | Rp 375,503 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 3% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ₨ (Rp 17,709) | Rp 24,998 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (Rp 44,274) | Rp 88,999 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,431 ₨ (Rp 215,294) | Rp 343,185 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (Rp 77,949) | Rp 39,884 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 ₨ (Rp 42,627) | Rp 23,773 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 353 ₨ (Rp 31,268) | Rp 34,089 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 270 ₨ (Rp 23,881) | Rp 14,131 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (Rp 9,163) | Rp 14,079 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 652 ₨ (Rp 57,774) | Rp 97,830 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,354 ₨ (Rp 296,962) | Rp 222,922 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,043 ₨ (Rp 92,335) | Rp 99,359 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₨ (Rp 354,189) | Rp 375,194 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,953 ₨ (Rp 438,606) | Rp 509,444 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,229 ₨ (Rp 108,834) | Rp 136,317 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ (Rp 51,168) | Rp 46,316 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 487 ₨ (Rp 43,156) | Rp 58,155 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (Rp 5,932,017) | Rp 8,272,740 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 59 ₨ (Rp 5,268) | Rp 1,508 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,153 ₨ (Rp 279,187) | Rp 579,080 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ (Rp 102,404) | Rp 24,296 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
88.547
IDR
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LKR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,579 prices entered by 475 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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