- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Lebanon
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Lebanon
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 48% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 472 ₨ (4,507 L£) | 35,599 L£ | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 604 ₨ (5,764 L£) | 13,432 L£ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 355 ₨ (3,392 L£) | 6,688 L£ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 ₨ (1,966 L£) | 3,013 L£ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 212 ₨ (2,021 L£) | 5,253 L£ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 174 ₨ (1,663 L£) | 1,905 L£ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,128 ₨ (10,771 L£) | 7,767 L£ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 397 ₨ (3,788 L£) | 2,161 L£ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 148 ₨ (1,409 L£) | 1,174 L£ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 313 ₨ (2,993 L£) | 2,116 L£ | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,186 ₨ (30,424 L£) | 16,861 L£ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 224 ₨ (2,142 L£) | 2,214 L£ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 ₨ (681 L£) | 1,219 L£ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 54% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 108,872 ₨ (1,039,672 L£) | 1,871,710 L£ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,212 ₨ (374,457 L£) | 1,103,750 L£ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,075 ₨ (77,112 L£) | 212,758 L£ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 55,291 ₨ (528,005 L£) | 1,292,980 L£ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 41,888 ₨ (400,008 L£) | 708,790 L£ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 8,683 ₨ (82,918 L£) | 133,685 L£ | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,170 ₨ (20,718 L£) | 78,650 L£ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,066 ₨ (630,895 L£) | 563,323 L£ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,232 ₨ (183,654 L£) | 177,993 L£ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 ₨ (7,037 L£) | 16,997 L£ | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (5,730 L£) | 9,192 L£ | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 63% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,949 ₨ (47,265 L£) | 104,390 L£ | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,025 ₨ (28,890 L£) | 78,044 L£ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,418 ₨ (70,834 L£) | 174,699 L£ | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,790 ₨ (55,288 L£) | 240,395 L£ | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 33% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,807,430 ₨ (45,908,516 L£) | 24,429,600 L£ | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 118 ₨ (1,131 L£) | 1,508 L£ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,099 ₨ (20,041 L£) | 90,750 L£ | - 78% | |
| 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) | 426 ₨ (4,063 L£) | 4,428 L£ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 480 ₨ (4,584 L£) | 18,263 L£ | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,332 ₨ (22,272 L£) | 66,239 L£ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 753 ₨ (7,186 L£) | 4,690 L£ | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 ₨ (3,753 L£) | 6,415 L£ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 342 ₨ (3,266 L£) | 6,595 L£ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 216 ₨ (2,062 L£) | 3,149 L£ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (985 L£) | 4,759 L£ | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (4,919 L£) | 17,400 L£ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 90% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 ₨ (31,518 L£) | 51,321 L£ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,018 ₨ (9,722 L£) | 27,512 L£ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,682 ₨ (35,162 L£) | 181,742 L£ | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,948 ₨ (56,799 L£) | 113,542 L£ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 767 ₨ (7,323 L£) | 15,843 L£ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 472 ₨ (4,511 L£) | 7,247 L£ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 466 ₨ (4,455 L£) | 7,810 L£ | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (699,241 L£) | 638,584 L£ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 509 ₨ (4,861 L£) | 450 L£ | + 981% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,568 ₨ (34,077 L£) | 112,373 L£ | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,164 ₨ (11,118 L£) | 3,242 L£ | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 22% cheaper than in Lebanon
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