Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 528 ₨ (Rp 38,689) | Rp 48,150 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 838 ₨ (Rp 61,388) | Rp 54,894 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 422 ₨ (Rp 30,957) | Rp 30,099 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 203 ₨ (Rp 14,858) | Rp 20,570 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 249 ₨ (Rp 18,273) | Rp 25,479 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 215 ₨ (Rp 15,790) | Rp 16,222 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,249 ₨ (Rp 91,528) | Rp 59,701 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 371 ₨ (Rp 27,200) | Rp 37,956 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 161 ₨ (Rp 11,836) | Rp 19,374 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 ₨ (Rp 19,985) | Rp 34,923 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,290 ₨ (Rp 167,848) | Rp 356,233 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 276 ₨ (Rp 20,224) | Rp 19,537 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 107 ₨ (Rp 7,846) | Rp 19,724 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 155,602 ₨ (Rp 11,404,795) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,296 ₨ (Rp 4,199,469) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,462 ₨ (Rp 1,939,531) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 96,524 ₨ (Rp 7,074,723) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,748 ₨ (Rp 2,546,857) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,051 ₨ (Rp 223,608) | Rp 813,523 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,334 ₨ (Rp 244,341) | Rp 354,270 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,048 ₨ (Rp 3,668,236) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,717 ₨ (Rp 1,811,587) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 946 ₨ (Rp 69,323) | Rp 60,481 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,657 ₨ (Rp 414,659) | Rp 655,630 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,977 ₨ (Rp 438,106) | Rp 423,397 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,229 ₨ (Rp 896,335) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,308 ₨ (Rp 535,666) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,174,170 ₨ (Rp 452,533,678) | Rp 493,244,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 ₨ (Rp 10,508) | Rp 8,915 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,441 ₨ (Rp 252,199) | Rp 237,123 | + 6% | |
| 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) | 597 ₨ (Rp 43,753) | Rp 23,300 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 311 ₨ (Rp 22,792) | Rp 65,399 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,714 ₨ (Rp 198,954) | Rp 254,843 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (Rp 47,833) | Rp 49,080 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (Rp 34,074) | Rp 19,454 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (Rp 40,231) | Rp 36,205 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (Rp 22,498) | Rp 18,007 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (Rp 12,456) | Rp 11,130 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (Rp 48,230) | Rp 86,706 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,263 ₨ (Rp 165,889) | Rp 166,095 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,277 ₨ (Rp 93,609) | Rp 104,958 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,902 ₨ (Rp 285,972) | Rp 520,784 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,346 ₨ (Rp 391,865) | Rp 388,033 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,864 ₨ (Rp 136,655) | Rp 111,803 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 555 ₨ (Rp 40,706) | Rp 35,619 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 252 ₨ (Rp 18,438) | Rp 47,498 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (Rp 7,724,817) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (Rp 1,701) | Rp 1,799 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,778 ₨ (Rp 276,923) | Rp 579,157 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,254 ₨ (Rp 91,936) | Rp 28,887 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,148 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia
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