- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Lebanon
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Lebanon
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 44% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 460 ₨ (4,347 L£) | 31,736 L£ | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 662 ₨ (6,247 L£) | 12,709 L£ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 367 ₨ (3,465 L£) | 6,602 L£ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 213 ₨ (2,015 L£) | 2,999 L£ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 ₨ (1,920 L£) | 4,917 L£ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 196 ₨ (1,848 L£) | 1,865 L£ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,087 ₨ (10,267 L£) | 6,871 L£ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 ₨ (3,780 L£) | 2,148 L£ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 139 ₨ (1,309 L£) | 1,121 L£ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 316 ₨ (2,983 L£) | 2,196 L£ | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,591 ₨ (33,909 L£) | 19,184 L£ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 239 ₨ (2,257 L£) | 2,208 L£ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 ₨ (615 L£) | 1,002 L£ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 51% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 122,216 ₨ (1,153,943 L£) | 1,800,640 L£ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 40,120 ₨ (378,802 L£) | 1,088,690 L£ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,869 ₨ (64,854 L£) | 209,495 L£ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 43,731 ₨ (412,900 L£) | 1,321,110 L£ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,424 ₨ (712,140 L£) | 711,605 L£ | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,127 ₨ (95,617 L£) | 208,395 L£ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,890 ₨ (17,843 L£) | 73,837 L£ | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 64,830 ₨ (612,111 L£) | 518,502 L£ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,428 ₨ (202,315 L£) | 165,082 L£ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 757 ₨ (7,151 L£) | 16,944 L£ | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (5,665 L£) | 9,749 L£ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 64% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,832 ₨ (45,622 L£) | 114,773 L£ | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,986 ₨ (28,197 L£) | 78,835 L£ | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,572 ₨ (80,931 L£) | 155,208 L£ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,844 ₨ (55,178 L£) | 266,431 L£ | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 36% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,807,430 ₨ (45,390,943 L£) | 25,082,500 L£ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 123 ₨ (1,160 L£) | 1,412 L£ | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,875 ₨ (17,701 L£) | 89,579 L£ | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ₨ (2,644 L£) | 4,353 L£ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 423 ₨ (3,996 L£) | 17,043 L£ | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,332 ₨ (22,021 L£) | 65,319 L£ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 753 ₨ (7,105 L£) | 8,716 L£ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 ₨ (4,718 L£) | 6,113 L£ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 367 ₨ (3,461 L£) | 7,064 L£ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 253 ₨ (2,387 L£) | 3,376 L£ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 102 ₨ (967 L£) | 4,916 L£ | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 516 ₨ (4,868 L£) | 18,671 L£ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 48% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,453 ₨ (32,607 L£) | 49,467 L£ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,048 ₨ (9,896 L£) | 27,774 L£ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,667 ₨ (34,627 L£) | 182,534 L£ | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,381 ₨ (50,802 L£) | 110,246 L£ | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 875 ₨ (8,261 L£) | 14,829 L£ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 546 ₨ (5,157 L£) | 8,668 L£ | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 449 ₨ (4,236 L£) | 7,482 L£ | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (691,357 L£) | 862,433 L£ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17 ₨ (165 L£) | 419 L£ | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,638 ₨ (34,352 L£) | 116,393 L£ | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,241 ₨ (11,719 L£) | 3,241 L£ | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 46% cheaper than in Lebanon
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