Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 423 ₨ (Rp 32,688) | Rp 62,230 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 764 ₨ (Rp 59,006) | Rp 52,137 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 ₨ (Rp 30,454) | Rp 30,582 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 ₨ (Rp 17,023) | Rp 18,388 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 292 ₨ (Rp 22,557) | Rp 26,104 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 164 ₨ (Rp 12,639) | Rp 14,341 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 731 ₨ (Rp 56,442) | Rp 77,272 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 395 ₨ (Rp 30,481) | Rp 38,806 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 ₨ (Rp 12,083) | Rp 19,485 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 ₨ (Rp 24,226) | Rp 32,212 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,537 ₨ (Rp 195,910) | Rp 339,997 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 293 ₨ (Rp 22,606) | Rp 15,796 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 ₨ (Rp 6,997) | Rp 17,158 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 143,438 ₨ (Rp 11,076,450) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 64,748 ₨ (Rp 4,999,885) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,744 ₨ (Rp 597,996) | Rp 772,430 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (Rp 7,817,022) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,428 ₨ (Rp 3,971,353) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,094 ₨ (Rp 393,398) | Rp 502,555 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,293 ₨ (Rp 177,030) | Rp 285,184 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 72,787 ₨ (Rp 5,620,666) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,973 ₨ (Rp 1,465,109) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 927 ₨ (Rp 71,583) | Rp 69,682 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (Rp 34,273) | Rp 51,169 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,522 ₨ (Rp 426,403) | Rp 655,076 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,316 ₨ (Rp 410,473) | Rp 457,119 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,871 ₨ (Rp 839,479) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,337 ₨ (Rp 643,828) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,655,940 ₨ (Rp 436,758,290) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 149 ₨ (Rp 11,485) | Rp 9,156 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,237 ₨ (Rp 172,756) | Rp 330,672 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₨ (Rp 38,150) | Rp 30,938 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 781 ₨ (Rp 60,285) | Rp 82,186 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 ₨ (Rp 217,638) | Rp 280,243 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (Rp 50,396) | Rp 38,725 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (Rp 35,899) | Rp 26,962 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (Rp 42,387) | Rp 34,072 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (Rp 23,704) | Rp 16,791 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (Rp 13,124) | Rp 13,618 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (Rp 50,814) | Rp 63,841 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,128 ₨ (Rp 164,331) | Rp 184,270 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (Rp 93,499) | Rp 105,975 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,624 ₨ (Rp 357,035) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,594 ₨ (Rp 354,755) | Rp 413,601 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,519 ₨ (Rp 194,556) | Rp 152,100 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 520 ₨ (Rp 40,141) | Rp 44,543 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 ₨ (Rp 28,046) | Rp 59,628 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (Rp 8,138,648) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (Rp 1,792) | Rp 1,635 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,044 ₨ (Rp 312,299) | Rp 597,783 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,288 ₨ (Rp 99,451) | Rp 24,831 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,055 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
77.221
IDR
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LKR
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia
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