Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,631 ₨ (¥1,208) | ¥998 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,765 ₨ (¥1,269) | ¥723 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 901 ₨ (¥413) | ¥544 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 485 ₨ (¥222) | ¥204 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 623 ₨ (¥286) | ¥323 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 517 ₨ (¥237) | ¥616 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,175 ₨ (¥998) | ¥934 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 898 ₨ (¥412) | ¥850 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 355 ₨ (¥163) | ¥535 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 568 ₨ (¥260) | ¥288 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,359 ₨ (¥2,918) | ¥1,240 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 401 ₨ (¥184) | ¥240 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 264 ₨ (¥121) | ¥202 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 348,682 ₨ (¥160,016) | ¥279,056 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 78,935 ₨ (¥36,225) | ¥163,427 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,481 ₨ (¥8,940) | ¥23,363 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 114,403 ₨ (¥52,501) | ¥150,519 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,789 ₨ (¥34,781) | ¥81,210 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,171 ₨ (¥10,634) | ¥36,753 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,223 ₨ (¥1,479) | ¥4,386 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,021 ₨ (¥52,326) | ¥49,710 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (¥24,587) | ¥17,687 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (¥1,087) | ¥1,118 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ (¥459) | ¥1,483 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,007 ₨ (¥3,216) | ¥6,145 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,778 ₨ (¥2,193) | ¥5,263 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,337 ₨ (¥9,792) | ¥9,604 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,573 ₨ (¥7,605) | ¥13,529 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (¥8,541,580) | ¥2,697,750 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 355 ₨ (¥163) | ¥169 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,615 ₨ (¥1,659) | ¥10,153 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (¥1,147) | ¥2,154 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (¥498) | ¥2,551 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (¥1,836) | ¥5,499 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,314 ₨ (¥603) | ¥1,340 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 862 ₨ (¥396) | ¥842 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 972 ₨ (¥446) | ¥750 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,415 ₨ (¥649) | ¥225 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 306 ₨ (¥140) | ¥233 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,877 ₨ (¥862) | ¥3,812 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,399 ₨ (¥1,560) | ¥4,064 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,340 ₨ (¥615) | ¥3,590 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,883 ₨ (¥2,700) | ¥4,524 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,087 ₨ (¥3,711) | ¥6,047 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,041 ₨ (¥3,231) | ¥896 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 873 ₨ (¥400) | ¥487 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,070 ₨ (¥491) | ¥585 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (¥118,925) | ¥98,506 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (¥3) | ¥52 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,065 ₨ (¥3,701) | ¥9,275 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,907 ₨ (¥2,711) | ¥587 | + 362% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,223 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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