- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Lebanon
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Lebanon
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 45% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 478 ₨ (4,362 L£) | 32,005 L£ | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 747 ₨ (6,812 L£) | 12,401 L£ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 372 ₨ (3,392 L£) | 6,436 L£ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212 ₨ (1,933 L£) | 3,111 L£ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 ₨ (1,902 L£) | 5,237 L£ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 192 ₨ (1,749 L£) | 1,860 L£ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,075 ₨ (9,810 L£) | 6,961 L£ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 418 ₨ (3,809 L£) | 2,148 L£ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 ₨ (1,295 L£) | 1,101 L£ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 ₨ (2,762 L£) | 2,209 L£ | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,391 ₨ (30,938 L£) | 19,036 L£ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 252 ₨ (2,302 L£) | 2,209 L£ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 ₨ (653 L£) | 979 L£ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 51% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,929 ₨ (1,030,256 L£) | 1,793,740 L£ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 47,236 ₨ (430,938 L£) | 1,081,960 L£ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,412 ₨ (67,621 L£) | 234,398 L£ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,316 ₨ (595,881 L£) | 1,363,960 L£ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 64,884 ₨ (591,943 L£) | 719,061 L£ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,556 ₨ (187,531 L£) | 272,935 L£ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,598 ₨ (14,577 L£) | 64,962 L£ | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 54,944 ₨ (501,257 L£) | 499,340 L£ | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,110 ₨ (146,971 L£) | 171,274 L£ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 779 ₨ (7,110 L£) | 13,728 L£ | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 533 ₨ (4,866 L£) | 9,915 L£ | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 63% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,585 ₨ (41,826 L£) | 108,014 L£ | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,458 ₨ (31,543 L£) | 84,593 L£ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,486 ₨ (86,538 L£) | 149,501 L£ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,739 ₨ (52,358 L£) | 251,175 L£ | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 27% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,906,500 ₨ (53,885,265 L£) | 26,375,100 L£ | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ₨ (1,156 L£) | 1,392 L£ | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,893 ₨ (17,274 L£) | 80,605 L£ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 54% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ₨ (1,825 L£) | 4,197 L£ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 370 ₨ (3,379 L£) | 17,366 L£ | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,303 ₨ (21,011 L£) | 78,247 L£ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 753 ₨ (6,865 L£) | 7,271 L£ | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 489 ₨ (4,463 L£) | 5,900 L£ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 363 ₨ (3,308 L£) | 6,295 L£ | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 249 ₨ (2,269 L£) | 3,091 L£ | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (944 L£) | 4,916 L£ | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 542 ₨ (4,943 L£) | 18,423 L£ | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 48% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,644 ₨ (33,241 L£) | 50,338 L£ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,052 ₨ (9,599 L£) | 27,871 L£ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₨ (36,492 L£) | 159,545 L£ | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,274 ₨ (48,117 L£) | 101,492 L£ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 895 ₨ (8,162 L£) | 16,543 L£ | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 546 ₨ (4,983 L£) | 8,158 L£ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 471 ₨ (4,293 L£) | 7,002 L£ | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,903 ₨ (674,216 L£) | 921,232 L£ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (213 L£) | 491 L£ | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,254 ₨ (29,691 L£) | 120,414 L£ | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,171 ₨ (10,682 L£) | 3,414 L£ | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.123
LBP
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LKR
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 45% cheaper than in Lebanon
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