Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 425 ₨ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 154 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 745 ₨ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 105 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 ₨ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 58 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 207 ₨ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 268 ₨ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 32 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 177 ₨ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 723 ₨ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 67 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 ₨ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 145 ₨ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 336 ₨ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,786 ₨ (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 214 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 292 ₨ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 ₨ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 124,292 ₨ (Mex$ 12,974) | Mex$ 19,038 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 60,207 ₨ (Mex$ 6,284) | Mex$ 8,889 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,930 ₨ (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 1,265 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 108,005 ₨ (Mex$ 11,274) | Mex$ 10,724 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,062 ₨ (Mex$ 6,374) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,350 ₨ (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 937 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,093 ₨ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 387 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 76,495 ₨ (Mex$ 7,985) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,755 ₨ (Mex$ 2,062) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,066 ₨ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 101 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 87 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,174 ₨ (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 851 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,535 ₨ (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 635 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,498 ₨ (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,999 ₨ (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 1,210 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,809,010 ₨ (Mex$ 606,341) | Mex$ 326,490 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,850 ₨ (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 496 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 487 ₨ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 78 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 ₨ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 226 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,767 ₨ (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 549 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 710 ₨ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 68 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 598 ₨ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 49 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 547 ₨ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 59 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 330 ₨ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 168 ₨ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 654 ₨ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 176 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,567 ₨ (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 342 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,225 ₨ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 140 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,980 ₨ (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 922 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,482 ₨ (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 662 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 ₨ (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 109 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 521 ₨ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 59 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 472 ₨ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 41 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 99,532 ₨ (Mex$ 10,389) | Mex$ 9,936 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 ₨ (Mex$ 3.62) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,091 ₨ (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 851 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,175 ₨ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 55 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,630 prices entered by 1,475 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
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