Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Jamaica
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 46% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (J$453) | J$1,387 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (J$958) | J$1,331 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (J$444) | J$857 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (J$242) | J$590 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (J$330) | J$1,198 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (J$250) | J$449 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (J$827) | J$1,096 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (J$961) | J$1,137 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (J$187) | J$766 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (J$255) | J$387 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (J$2,732) | J$2,435 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (J$228) | J$365 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (J$91) | J$257 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 56% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (J$115,558) | J$200,847 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (J$49,884) | J$147,058 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (J$10,864) | J$32,754 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (J$46,898) | J$135,210 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (J$27,409) | J$86,735 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (J$4,866) | J$22,700 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (J$1,626) | J$6,282 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (J$39,686) | J$37,333 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (J$27,135) | J$15,276 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (J$1,200) | J$3,109 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (J$1,013) | J$625 | + 62% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 58% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jamaica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (J$4,653) | J$10,485 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (J$3,935) | J$9,625 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (J$4,015) | J$12,063 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (J$6,656) | J$11,035 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 13% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (J$9,426,707) | J$2,883,590 | + 227% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (J$185) | J$239 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (J$1,836) | J$7,357 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 25% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (J$1,266) | J$1,116 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (J$550) | J$1,054 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (J$2,026) | J$3,512 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (J$742) | J$759 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (J$471) | J$515 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (J$436) | J$1,000 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (J$710) | J$649 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (J$113) | J$468 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (J$806) | J$2,123 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 53% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (J$2,498) | J$8,050 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (J$785) | J$3,055 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (J$2,588) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (J$4,484) | J$11,403 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (J$983) | J$1,397 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (J$307) | J$1,103 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (J$414) | J$600 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (J$131,249) | J$24,622 | + 433% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (J$3.27) | J$115 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (J$3,622) | J$11,000 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (J$4,098) | J$913 | + 349% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 42% cheaper than in Jamaica
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