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Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 519 ₨ (Rp 41,733) | Rp 68,889 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 862 ₨ (Rp 69,330) | Rp 49,218 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 382 ₨ (Rp 30,735) | Rp 30,274 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 230 ₨ (Rp 18,509) | Rp 19,442 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 228 ₨ (Rp 18,329) | Rp 23,198 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 207 ₨ (Rp 16,616) | Rp 15,178 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (Rp 65,597) | Rp 70,887 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 418 ₨ (Rp 33,641) | Rp 40,336 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 ₨ (Rp 13,211) | Rp 20,381 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 282 ₨ (Rp 22,716) | Rp 31,061 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ (Rp 210,117) | Rp 452,082 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 266 ₨ (Rp 21,368) | Rp 18,202 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 ₨ (Rp 7,290) | Rp 15,610 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,058 ₨ (Rp 8,371,259) | Rp 15,003,400 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 61,336 ₨ (Rp 4,934,375) | Rp 8,496,820 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (Rp 524,174) | Rp 994,014 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 87,121 ₨ (Rp 7,008,679) | Rp 8,961,230 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 57,987 ₨ (Rp 4,664,923) | Rp 5,263,430 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (Rp 2,624,721) | Rp 678,231 | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 ₨ (Rp 130,853) | Rp 247,500 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,871 ₨ (Rp 3,529,359) | Rp 4,430,410 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,999 ₨ (Rp 2,091,576) | Rp 1,785,720 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,047 ₨ (Rp 84,257) | Rp 62,053 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 538 ₨ (Rp 43,270) | Rp 64,195 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,423 ₨ (Rp 355,797) | Rp 693,255 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,621 ₨ (Rp 371,782) | Rp 435,770 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,590 ₨ (Rp 851,928) | Rp 995,985 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,515 ₨ (Rp 443,643) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ (Rp 564,676,668) | Rp 495,764,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 ₨ (Rp 11,683) | Rp 9,223 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,839 ₨ (Rp 1,193,776) | Rp 414,327 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (Rp 29,414) | Rp 30,248 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (Rp 40,224) | Rp 91,743 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,657 ₨ (Rp 213,781) | Rp 388,150 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (Rp 70,819) | Rp 43,144 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 479 ₨ (Rp 38,539) | Rp 23,875 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 585 ₨ (Rp 47,027) | Rp 38,277 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 ₨ (Rp 28,773) | Rp 15,996 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 179 ₨ (Rp 14,407) | Rp 14,884 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 687 ₨ (Rp 55,278) | Rp 99,259 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,149 ₨ (Rp 253,347) | Rp 217,146 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,215 ₨ (Rp 97,760) | Rp 99,435 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₨ (Rp 321,792) | Rp 964,594 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,233 ₨ (Rp 340,534) | Rp 528,401 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (Rp 118,661) | Rp 120,406 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 698 ₨ (Rp 56,155) | Rp 48,425 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ (Rp 44,904) | Rp 60,307 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (Rp 5,389,422) | Rp 7,952,530 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₨ (Rp 6,547) | Rp 1,651 | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,182 ₨ (Rp 336,449) | Rp 783,577 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 948 ₨ (Rp 76,241) | Rp 25,084 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,900 prices entered by 404 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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