Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 695 ₨ (Rp 29,109) | Rp 61,205 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 932 ₨ (Rp 39,038) | Rp 48,353 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 511 ₨ (Rp 21,433) | Rp 29,046 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 272 ₨ (Rp 11,378) | Rp 21,836 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 340 ₨ (Rp 14,230) | Rp 22,834 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 257 ₨ (Rp 10,760) | Rp 14,630 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,162 ₨ (Rp 48,711) | Rp 66,405 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 840 ₨ (Rp 35,188) | Rp 43,134 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 ₨ (Rp 8,988) | Rp 18,263 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 310 ₨ (Rp 13,004) | Rp 34,771 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,763 ₨ (Rp 115,788) | Rp 406,659 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 251 ₨ (Rp 10,527) | Rp 17,291 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 86 ₨ (Rp 3,597) | Rp 16,247 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 111,510 ₨ (Rp 4,672,675) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,478 ₨ (Rp 4,210,394) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,184 ₨ (Rp 845,771) | Rp 801,210 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 105,628 ₨ (Rp 4,426,198) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 52,005 ₨ (Rp 2,179,182) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,776 ₨ (Rp 158,242) | Rp 505,106 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,441 ₨ (Rp 60,377) | Rp 237,062 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 81,569 ₨ (Rp 3,418,038) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,964 ₨ (Rp 1,339,416) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,036 ₨ (Rp 43,394) | Rp 57,323 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 405 ₨ (Rp 16,980) | Rp 95,242 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 55% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,330 ₨ (Rp 223,341) | Rp 648,513 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,315 ₨ (Rp 264,614) | Rp 480,172 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,534 ₨ (Rp 525,212) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,781 ₨ (Rp 242,241) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 63% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 ₨ (Rp 125,710,932) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 191 ₨ (Rp 8,013) | Rp 9,337 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,223 ₨ (Rp 93,149) | Rp 419,026 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ₨ (Rp 4,190) | Rp 19,709 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₨ (Rp 83,807) | Rp 204,790 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ₨ (Rp 41,904) | Rp 108,192 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 ₨ (Rp 8,217) | Rp 22,334 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 505 ₨ (Rp 21,157) | Rp 30,094 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 143 ₨ (Rp 5,997) | Rp 22,886 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (Rp 5,569) | Rp 11,284 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 719 ₨ (Rp 30,123) | Rp 119,565 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,111 ₨ (Rp 88,472) | Rp 261,585 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,650 ₨ (Rp 69,155) | Rp 99,216 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ₨ (Rp 83,807) | Rp 251,127 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,719 ₨ (Rp 197,751) | Rp 573,242 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,728 ₨ (Rp 72,407) | Rp 159,890 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 834 ₨ (Rp 34,948) | Rp 39,869 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 ₨ (Rp 14,646) | Rp 65,361 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₨ (Rp 6,285,547) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,061 ₨ (Rp 212,056) | Rp 509,555 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,645 ₨ (Rp 68,949) | Rp 32,683 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 756 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 53% cheaper than in Indonesia
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