- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Lebanon
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Lebanon
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 524 ₨ (4,411 L£) | 30,890 L£ | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 802 ₨ (6,752 L£) | 12,392 L£ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 378 ₨ (3,183 L£) | 6,349 L£ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215 ₨ (1,811 L£) | 3,020 L£ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 223 ₨ (1,880 L£) | 4,095 L£ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 165 ₨ (1,389 L£) | 1,956 L£ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 794 ₨ (6,688 L£) | 8,076 L£ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 ₨ (3,155 L£) | 2,508 L£ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 ₨ (1,293 L£) | 988 L£ | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 277 ₨ (2,331 L£) | 2,311 L£ | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ (21,991 L£) | 24,345 L£ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 269 ₨ (2,266 L£) | 2,214 L£ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 ₨ (621 L£) | 940 L£ | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 52% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 106,989 ₨ (900,835 L£) | 1,548,710 L£ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,721 ₨ (418,641 L£) | 969,469 L£ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (54,861 L£) | 264,991 L£ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,911 ₨ (765,459 L£) | 1,476,040 L£ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 69,616 ₨ (586,158 L£) | 867,880 L£ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (274,710 L£) | 513,555 L£ | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (12,491 L£) | 58,820 L£ | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,751 ₨ (418,900 L£) | 429,875 L£ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,764 ₨ (149,567 L£) | 145,089 L£ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (6,920 L£) | 19,346 L£ | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (5,052 L£) | 11,772 L£ | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 56% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,640 ₨ (39,065 L£) | 104,001 L£ | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (35,537 L£) | 76,935 L£ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,197 ₨ (85,856 L£) | 159,411 L£ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,138 ₨ (43,260 L£) | 165,087 L£ | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 7% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ (59,100,398 L£) | 30,095,900 L£ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 ₨ (1,123 L£) | 1,729 L£ | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,379 ₨ (36,867 L£) | 70,197 L£ | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 58% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (3,079 L£) | 5,261 L£ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (4,210 L£) | 18,719 L£ | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,514 ₨ (21,171 L£) | 81,493 L£ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (7,412 L£) | 10,392 L£ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 ₨ (3,514 L£) | 7,264 L£ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 ₨ (3,546 L£) | 7,509 L£ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (2,473 L£) | 3,749 L£ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 112 ₨ (945 L£) | 4,793 L£ | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 540 ₨ (4,543 L£) | 15,746 L£ | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 45% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,330 ₨ (28,037 L£) | 58,471 L£ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,116 ₨ (9,393 L£) | 27,972 L£ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (31,345 L£) | 110,810 L£ | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,203 ₨ (35,391 L£) | 105,140 L£ | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (12,419 L£) | 17,408 L£ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 692 ₨ (5,829 L£) | 8,545 L£ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ (4,700 L£) | 10,132 L£ | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (564,070 L£) | 1,046,600 L£ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (687 L£) | 560 L£ | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,857 ₨ (32,479 L£) | 202,493 L£ | - 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,021 ₨ (8,594 L£) | 3,476 L£ | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
8.420
LBP
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LKR
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 42% cheaper than in Lebanon
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