Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 706 ₨ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 287 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,383 ₨ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 145 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 844 ₨ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 66 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 471 ₨ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 610 ₨ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 41 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 265 ₨ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 27 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,141 ₨ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 82 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,401 ₨ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 46 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 287 ₨ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 31 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 741 ₨ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,871 ₨ (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 270 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 395 ₨ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 162 ₨ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 22 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 52% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 155,678 ₨ (Mex$ 8,015) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,101 ₨ (Mex$ 2,734) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,759 ₨ (Mex$ 2,099) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 79,173 ₨ (Mex$ 4,076) | Mex$ 13,483 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,333 ₨ (Mex$ 2,952) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,113 ₨ (Mex$ 675) | Mex$ 706 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,932 ₨ (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 385 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 163,546 ₨ (Mex$ 8,421) | Mex$ 7,089 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 58,206 ₨ (Mex$ 2,997) | Mex$ 2,426 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,069 ₨ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 110 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 806 ₨ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 118 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,457 ₨ (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 983 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,912 ₨ (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 684 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,662 ₨ (Mex$ 1,064) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,593 ₨ (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,434,860 ₨ (Mex$ 434,288) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 394 ₨ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,409 ₨ (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 538 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 477 ₨ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 78 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,605 ₨ (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 201 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 618 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,317 ₨ (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 78 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 621 ₨ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 56 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 781 ₨ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 63 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 364 ₨ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 34 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 242 ₨ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 35 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,145 ₨ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 236 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 ₨ (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 353 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 ₨ (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 157 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 ₨ (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 828 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,101 ₨ (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 775 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,749 ₨ (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 152 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 972 ₨ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 83 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,266 ₨ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 43 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 262,628 ₨ (Mex$ 13,522) | Mex$ 12,268 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ₨ (Mex$ 0.39) | Mex$ 3.20 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,815 ₨ (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 918 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,929 ₨ (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 69 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,336 prices entered by 1,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 35% cheaper than in Mexico
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