- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Lebanon
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Lebanon
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 51% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 591 ₨ (5,045 L£) | 34,944 L£ | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 822 ₨ (7,018 L£) | 12,604 L£ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 373 ₨ (3,185 L£) | 6,926 L£ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 ₨ (1,874 L£) | 3,101 L£ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 218 ₨ (1,859 L£) | 4,937 L£ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 155 ₨ (1,325 L£) | 1,913 L£ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 762 ₨ (6,502 L£) | 6,693 L£ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 397 ₨ (3,389 L£) | 1,908 L£ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 144 ₨ (1,228 L£) | 1,072 L£ | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 274 ₨ (2,335 L£) | 2,405 L£ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,897 ₨ (24,725 L£) | 20,998 L£ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 271 ₨ (2,313 L£) | 2,266 L£ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 ₨ (690 L£) | 1,030 L£ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 52% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 117,476 ₨ (1,002,762 L£) | 1,636,520 L£ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 53,443 ₨ (456,182 L£) | 969,855 L£ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (55,617 L£) | 264,991 L£ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 86,461 ₨ (738,023 L£) | 1,631,040 L£ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,727 ₨ (603,715 L£) | 879,200 L£ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (278,494 L£) | 513,555 L£ | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (12,663 L£) | 61,380 L£ | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 51,093 ₨ (436,120 L£) | 363,626 L£ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,998 ₨ (145,091 L£) | 157,219 L£ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (7,016 L£) | 19,346 L£ | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ (4,310 L£) | 11,389 L£ | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 56% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,979 ₨ (33,962 L£) | 101,553 L£ | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (36,027 L£) | 76,935 L£ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ (86,283 L£) | 150,598 L£ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,572 ₨ (47,561 L£) | 161,849 L£ | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 25% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,928,700 ₨ (50,606,725 L£) | 29,407,700 L£ | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 131 ₨ (1,118 L£) | 1,768 L£ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,934 ₨ (25,048 L£) | 74,381 L£ | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 57% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (3,121 L£) | 5,261 L£ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (4,268 L£) | 18,719 L£ | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,529 ₨ (21,588 L£) | 81,493 L£ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (7,514 L£) | 10,392 L£ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 ₨ (4,109 L£) | 7,608 L£ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 429 ₨ (3,664 L£) | 7,509 L£ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (2,507 L£) | 3,749 L£ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (876 L£) | 4,793 L£ | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 638 ₨ (5,446 L£) | 16,728 L£ | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 39% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,665 ₨ (31,282 L£) | 54,139 L£ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,104 ₨ (9,421 L£) | 28,174 L£ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (31,777 L£) | 110,810 L£ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,668 ₨ (39,845 L£) | 98,907 L£ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,229 ₨ (10,492 L£) | 17,408 L£ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ (4,933 L£) | 7,943 L£ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 505 ₨ (4,309 L£) | 10,028 L£ | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (571,841 L£) | 1,046,600 L£ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (696 L£) | 560 L£ | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,376 ₨ (28,821 L£) | 134,650 L£ | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ (9,872 L£) | 3,444 L£ | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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LBP
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 44% cheaper than in Lebanon
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