Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,040 ₨ (Rp 53,244) | Rp 45,378 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,215 ₨ (Rp 62,176) | Rp 54,330 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 824 ₨ (Rp 42,178) | Rp 27,591 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 446 ₨ (Rp 22,829) | Rp 19,722 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 988 ₨ (Rp 50,559) | Rp 26,707 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 373 ₨ (Rp 19,086) | Rp 18,501 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,066 ₨ (Rp 156,970) | Rp 56,542 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,648 ₨ (Rp 84,364) | Rp 42,973 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 295 ₨ (Rp 15,083) | Rp 22,558 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 568 ₨ (Rp 29,051) | Rp 34,959 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,359 ₨ (Rp 325,513) | Rp 337,317 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 416 ₨ (Rp 21,284) | Rp 20,426 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 ₨ (Rp 8,253) | Rp 17,971 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 231,464 ₨ (Rp 11,848,528) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 112,525 ₨ (Rp 5,760,099) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,378 ₨ (Rp 1,964,530) | Rp 496,641 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 114,403 ₨ (Rp 5,856,233) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,789 ₨ (Rp 3,879,602) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,171 ₨ (Rp 1,186,122) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,025 ₨ (Rp 154,865) | Rp 400,530 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 178,797 ₨ (Rp 9,152,531) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,511 ₨ (Rp 2,688,012) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,059 ₨ (Rp 156,565) | Rp 43,866 | + 257% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ (Rp 51,190) | Rp 71,573 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,343 ₨ (Rp 734,206) | Rp 624,572 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,686 ₨ (Rp 393,444) | Rp 439,901 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,337 ₨ (Rp 1,092,246) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,573 ₨ (Rp 848,338) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (Rp 952,764,729) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 392 ₨ (Rp 20,082) | Rp 11,904 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,289 ₨ (Rp 321,936) | Rp 150,291 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 ₨ (Rp 16,613) | Rp 36,367 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,671 ₨ (Rp 85,551) | Rp 60,467 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,009 ₨ (Rp 154,034) | Rp 313,421 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,314 ₨ (Rp 67,279) | Rp 130,123 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 862 ₨ (Rp 44,118) | Rp 19,595 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 903 ₨ (Rp 46,222) | Rp 34,558 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,009 ₨ (Rp 51,674) | Rp 30,035 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 244 ₨ (Rp 12,482) | Rp 15,580 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,513 ₨ (Rp 77,467) | Rp 88,350 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,964 ₨ (Rp 407,697) | Rp 216,012 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,894 ₨ (Rp 96,966) | Rp 104,481 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,883 ₨ (Rp 301,133) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,261 ₨ (Rp 832,387) | Rp 383,761 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,041 ₨ (Rp 360,401) | Rp 162,937 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 873 ₨ (Rp 44,668) | Rp 36,298 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,070 ₨ (Rp 54,751) | Rp 40,791 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (Rp 13,265,403) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (Rp 317) | Rp 2,029 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,065 ₨ (Rp 412,868) | Rp 496,553 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,799 ₨ (Rp 143,286) | Rp 35,528 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,139 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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