Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 30% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (Dinar 2.078) | Dinar 11 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (Dinar 4.390) | Dinar 6 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (Dinar 2.034) | Dinar 3.150 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (Dinar 1.111) | Dinar 1.211 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (Dinar 1.514) | Dinar 1.749 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (Dinar 1.146) | Dinar 0.526 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (Dinar 3.790) | Dinar 3.617 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (Dinar 4.406) | Dinar 1.375 | + 220% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (Dinar 0.855) | Dinar 0.587 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (Dinar 1.168) | Dinar 2.909 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (Dinar 13) | Dinar 14 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (Dinar 1.046) | Dinar 1.250 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (Dinar 0.416) | Dinar 0.275 | + 51% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (Dinar 530) | Dinar 761 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (Dinar 229) | Dinar 350 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (Dinar 50) | Dinar 140 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (Dinar 215) | Dinar 450 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (Dinar 126) | Dinar 250 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (Dinar 22) | Dinar 29 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (Dinar 182) | Dinar 53 | + 241% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (Dinar 124) | Dinar 103 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (Dinar 5.499) | Dinar 5.986 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (Dinar 4.644) | Dinar 5.000 | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 49% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (Dinar 21) | Dinar 70 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (Dinar 18) | Dinar 24 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (Dinar 18) | Dinar 50 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (Dinar 31) | Dinar 69 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (Dinar 43,215) | Dinar 24,304 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (Dinar 0.849) | Dinar 0.950 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (Dinar 8) | Dinar 39 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 33% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (Dinar 5.803) | Dinar 4.246 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (Dinar 2.521) | Dinar 8 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 20 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (Dinar 3.400) | Dinar 5.838 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (Dinar 2.161) | Dinar 3.750 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (Dinar 1.998) | Dinar 4.208 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (Dinar 3.256) | Dinar 1.811 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (Dinar 0.517) | Dinar 2.312 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (Dinar 3.693) | Dinar 9 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Sri Lanka | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (Dinar 11) | Dinar 50 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (Dinar 3.598) | Dinar 19 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (Dinar 12) | Dinar 41 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (Dinar 21) | Dinar 30 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (Dinar 4.506) | Dinar 6 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (Dinar 1.407) | Dinar 3.742 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (Dinar 1.896) | Dinar 4.602 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (Dinar 602) | Dinar 273 | + 121% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (Dinar 0.015) | Dinar 0.091 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (Dinar 17) | Dinar 50 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (Dinar 19) | Dinar 3.116 | + 503% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 339 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00232
JOD
/
LKR
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 32% cheaper than in Jordan
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