Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 501 ₨ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 214 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 834 ₨ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 118 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 418 ₨ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 53 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 232 ₨ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 319 ₨ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 ₨ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,217 ₨ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 72 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 ₨ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 181 ₨ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 256 ₨ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,290 ₨ (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 233 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 294 ₨ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 119 ₨ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,313 ₨ (Mex$ 14,785) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 71,151 ₨ (Mex$ 7,290) | Mex$ 8,614 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,294 ₨ (Mex$ 1,977) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (Mex$ 10,371) | Mex$ 10,152 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,428 ₨ (Mex$ 5,269) | Mex$ 4,898 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,094 ₨ (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 718 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,334 ₨ (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 381 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,048 ₨ (Mex$ 5,128) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,717 ₨ (Mex$ 2,532) | Mex$ 2,031 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 946 ₨ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 101 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,448 ₨ (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 845 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,204 ₨ (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 650 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,641 ₨ (Mex$ 1,193) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,186 ₨ (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 1,106 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,174,170 ₨ (Mex$ 632,567) | Mex$ 341,309 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 ₨ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,441 ₨ (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 530 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 597 ₨ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 82 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 311 ₨ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 174 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,714 ₨ (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 518 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 82 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 50 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 56 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 190 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,128 ₨ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 311 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 146 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,902 ₨ (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 836 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,444 ₨ (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 680 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,864 ₨ (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 121 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 487 ₨ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 71 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 302 ₨ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 39 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (Mex$ 10,798) | Mex$ 9,977 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (Mex$ 2.38) | Mex$ 2.61 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,722 ₨ (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 991 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,254 ₨ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 61 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,298 prices entered by 1,250 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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