- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 455 ₨ (Rp 41,492) | Rp 69,529 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 660 ₨ (Rp 60,157) | Rp 49,729 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 365 ₨ (Rp 33,233) | Rp 28,038 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 207 ₨ (Rp 18,889) | Rp 19,278 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 ₨ (Rp 18,575) | Rp 26,124 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 196 ₨ (Rp 17,841) | Rp 13,411 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,029 ₨ (Rp 93,811) | Rp 59,175 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 421 ₨ (Rp 38,403) | Rp 35,081 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 139 ₨ (Rp 12,632) | Rp 16,371 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 ₨ (Rp 28,594) | Rp 32,071 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,451 ₨ (Rp 314,544) | Rp 346,821 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 246 ₨ (Rp 22,408) | Rp 19,175 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 ₨ (Rp 6,350) | Rp 16,880 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 122,216 ₨ (Rp 11,140,195) | Rp 12,398,000 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 40,120 ₨ (Rp 3,656,969) | Rp 9,318,540 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,869 ₨ (Rp 626,104) | Rp 997,653 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 72,903 ₨ (Rp 6,645,250) | Rp 8,407,480 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,424 ₨ (Rp 6,875,016) | Rp 4,987,280 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,127 ₨ (Rp 923,093) | Rp 669,432 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,890 ₨ (Rp 172,256) | Rp 292,258 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 64,830 ₨ (Rp 5,909,337) | Rp 4,627,430 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,428 ₨ (Rp 1,953,153) | Rp 1,733,390 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 757 ₨ (Rp 69,037) | Rp 50,567 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (Rp 54,691) | Rp 50,809 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,832 ₨ (Rp 440,439) | Rp 566,455 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,986 ₨ (Rp 272,212) | Rp 377,488 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,572 ₨ (Rp 781,313) | Rp 1,000,120 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,844 ₨ (Rp 532,693) | Rp 920,387 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,807,430 ₨ (Rp 438,205,364) | Rp 435,781,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 123 ₨ (Rp 11,203) | Rp 8,767 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,893 ₨ (Rp 172,595) | Rp 315,780 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ₨ (Rp 25,522) | Rp 18,285 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 423 ₨ (Rp 38,574) | Rp 73,114 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,332 ₨ (Rp 212,589) | Rp 334,309 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 753 ₨ (Rp 68,595) | Rp 35,210 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 ₨ (Rp 45,544) | Rp 21,529 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 367 ₨ (Rp 33,411) | Rp 32,799 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 253 ₨ (Rp 23,045) | Rp 11,978 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 102 ₨ (Rp 9,331) | Rp 12,834 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 516 ₨ (Rp 46,997) | Rp 85,219 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 3% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,453 ₨ (Rp 314,791) | Rp 209,300 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,048 ₨ (Rp 95,532) | Rp 99,268 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,667 ₨ (Rp 334,285) | Rp 384,783 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,381 ₨ (Rp 490,446) | Rp 510,262 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 875 ₨ (Rp 79,755) | Rp 124,711 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 546 ₨ (Rp 49,790) | Rp 47,777 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 449 ₨ (Rp 40,899) | Rp 57,951 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (Rp 6,674,382) | Rp 8,197,890 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17 ₨ (Rp 1,588) | Rp 1,536 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,638 ₨ (Rp 331,637) | Rp 581,167 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,241 ₨ (Rp 113,138) | Rp 23,134 | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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