Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 998 ₨ (Rp 50,660) | Rp 42,071 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,048 ₨ (Rp 103,917) | Rp 59,155 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 909 ₨ (Rp 46,122) | Rp 30,882 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 514 ₨ (Rp 26,076) | Rp 22,164 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 705 ₨ (Rp 35,761) | Rp 29,483 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 456 ₨ (Rp 23,140) | Rp 16,297 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,103 ₨ (Rp 106,704) | Rp 85,378 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,160 ₨ (Rp 109,634) | Rp 49,699 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 460 ₨ (Rp 23,360) | Rp 18,198 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 ₨ (Rp 30,270) | Rp 34,828 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,300 ₨ (Rp 218,199) | Rp 346,370 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 458 ₨ (Rp 23,264) | Rp 19,569 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 ₨ (Rp 10,821) | Rp 19,984 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 173,058 ₨ (Rp 8,782,649) | Rp 22,132,400 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 111,345 ₨ (Rp 5,650,730) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,433 ₨ (Rp 1,290,698) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,597 ₨ (Rp 5,105,272) | Rp 7,964,830 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,415 ₨ (Rp 3,827,312) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 19,774 ₨ (Rp 1,003,520) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,427 ₨ (Rp 224,644) | Rp 378,883 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 180,582 ₨ (Rp 9,164,490) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 ₨ (Rp 4,059,979) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,944 ₨ (Rp 200,160) | Rp 55,394 | + 261% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (Rp 101,499) | Rp 87,128 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,081 ₨ (Rp 511,588) | Rp 789,983 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,149 ₨ (Rp 819,537) | Rp 508,463 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,628 ₨ (Rp 1,097,595) | Rp 1,331,530 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,704 ₨ (Rp 593,980) | Rp 1,331,210 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,224,800 ₨ (Rp 772,654,674) | Rp 535,406,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 368 ₨ (Rp 18,661) | Rp 12,221 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,131 ₨ (Rp 209,647) | Rp 199,904 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,716 ₨ (Rp 87,105) | Rp 22,456 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,590 ₨ (Rp 80,715) | Rp 96,147 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,642 ₨ (Rp 235,571) | Rp 326,191 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,769 ₨ (Rp 89,777) | Rp 66,604 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 ₨ (Rp 45,031) | Rp 26,592 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 730 ₨ (Rp 37,034) | Rp 33,023 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 953 ₨ (Rp 48,375) | Rp 27,953 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 ₨ (Rp 19,385) | Rp 11,693 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,566 ₨ (Rp 79,474) | Rp 82,004 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,275 ₨ (Rp 267,719) | Rp 245,575 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,626 ₨ (Rp 82,537) | Rp 104,570 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,319 ₨ (Rp 269,953) | Rp 496,791 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,309 ₨ (Rp 472,427) | Rp 363,253 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,846 ₨ (Rp 144,439) | Rp 149,637 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 887 ₨ (Rp 45,038) | Rp 38,584 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 736 ₨ (Rp 37,359) | Rp 50,891 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,155 ₨ (Rp 8,635,322) | Rp 9,204,710 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 3,584 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,527 ₨ (Rp 432,766) | Rp 463,013 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,644 ₨ (Rp 337,205) | Rp 40,054 | + 742% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,086 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
50.750
IDR
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LKR
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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