- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 485 ₨ (Rp 43,320) | Rp 62,235 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 621 ₨ (Rp 55,557) | Rp 48,577 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 ₨ (Rp 31,841) | Rp 27,785 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 205 ₨ (Rp 18,306) | Rp 19,790 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 212 ₨ (Rp 18,952) | Rp 26,285 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 184 ₨ (Rp 16,444) | Rp 14,362 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,189 ₨ (Rp 106,243) | Rp 61,759 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 377 ₨ (Rp 33,745) | Rp 35,712 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 ₨ (Rp 12,369) | Rp 16,685 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 ₨ (Rp 27,285) | Rp 30,425 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 ₨ (Rp 334,959) | Rp 346,468 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 236 ₨ (Rp 21,122) | Rp 20,575 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 ₨ (Rp 6,400) | Rp 17,423 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,846 ₨ (Rp 9,193,612) | Rp 11,779,500 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,431 ₨ (Rp 3,524,808) | Rp 6,957,080 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,255 ₨ (Rp 648,563) | Rp 1,107,990 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 43,731 ₨ (Rp 3,909,193) | Rp 7,141,840 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 46,404 ₨ (Rp 4,148,138) | Rp 3,819,190 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,127 ₨ (Rp 905,273) | Rp 809,159 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,888 ₨ (Rp 168,808) | Rp 295,091 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 64,255 ₨ (Rp 5,743,857) | Rp 4,439,490 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,742 ₨ (Rp 2,032,927) | Rp 1,490,790 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 ₨ (Rp 59,790) | Rp 49,436 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (Rp 53,635) | Rp 51,068 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,589 ₨ (Rp 499,567) | Rp 588,418 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,252 ₨ (Rp 290,681) | Rp 413,345 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,625 ₨ (Rp 770,981) | Rp 1,033,630 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,791 ₨ (Rp 517,655) | Rp 1,012,660 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,807,430 ₨ (Rp 429,745,880) | Rp 444,312,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 ₨ (Rp 10,669) | Rp 8,705 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,875 ₨ (Rp 167,589) | Rp 288,553 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ₨ (Rp 25,030) | Rp 17,949 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 423 ₨ (Rp 37,830) | Rp 69,069 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,420 ₨ (Rp 216,365) | Rp 301,865 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 753 ₨ (Rp 67,271) | Rp 37,687 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (Rp 44,060) | Rp 21,014 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 367 ₨ (Rp 32,766) | Rp 28,889 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 253 ₨ (Rp 22,600) | Rp 11,324 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (Rp 9,222) | Rp 12,970 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (Rp 46,044) | Rp 87,646 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 232% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 232% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,683 ₨ (Rp 329,250) | Rp 213,867 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,110 ₨ (Rp 99,256) | Rp 97,671 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,682 ₨ (Rp 329,152) | Rp 395,942 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,948 ₨ (Rp 531,689) | Rp 456,899 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 ₨ (Rp 67,042) | Rp 130,240 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 484 ₨ (Rp 43,272) | Rp 48,627 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 451 ₨ (Rp 40,278) | Rp 60,807 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (Rp 6,545,534) | Rp 8,102,520 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 509 ₨ (Rp 45,503) | Rp 1,883 | + 2316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,023 ₨ (Rp 359,587) | Rp 555,870 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,254 ₨ (Rp 112,058) | Rp 22,978 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
89.392
IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,327 prices entered by 443 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia
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