Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 998 ₨ (5,234 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,048 ₨ (10,737 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 909 ₨ (4,766 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 514 ₨ (2,694 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 705 ₨ (3,695 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 456 ₨ (2,391 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,103 ₨ (11,025 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,160 ₨ (11,328 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 460 ₨ (2,414 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 ₨ (3,128 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,300 ₨ (22,546 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 458 ₨ (2,404 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 ₨ (1,118 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 173,058 ₨ (907,471 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 111,345 ₨ (583,864 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,433 ₨ (133,362 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,040 ₨ (587,508 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,415 ₨ (395,459 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 19,774 ₨ (103,689 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,427 ₨ (23,211 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 180,582 ₨ (946,925 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 ₨ (419,499 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 774% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,944 ₨ (20,682 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (10,487 ₦) | 2,669 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Clothes | + 214% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 214% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,081 ₨ (52,860 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,149 ₨ (84,679 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,628 ₨ (113,409 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,704 ₨ (61,373 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,224,800 ₨ (79,834,862 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1713% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 368 ₨ (1,928 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,131 ₨ (21,662 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,716 ₨ (9,000 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,590 ₨ (8,340 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,642 ₨ (24,340 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,769 ₨ (9,276 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 323% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 ₨ (4,653 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 730 ₨ (3,827 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 953 ₨ (4,998 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 398% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 ₨ (2,003 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,566 ₨ (8,212 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,275 ₨ (27,662 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,626 ₨ (8,528 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,319 ₨ (27,893 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,309 ₨ (48,814 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,846 ₨ (14,924 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 887 ₨ (4,654 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 736 ₨ (3,860 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,155 ₨ (892,248 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,491 ₨ (44,526 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,777 ₨ (35,535 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1321% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 420 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria
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