- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 524 ₨ (1,042 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 802 ₨ (1,595 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 378 ₨ (752 ₦) | 928 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215 ₨ (428 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 223 ₨ (444 ₦) | 582 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 165 ₨ (328 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 794 ₨ (1,580 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 ₨ (745 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 ₨ (305 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 277 ₨ (551 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ (5,194 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 269 ₨ (535 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 ₨ (147 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 106,989 ₨ (212,768 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,721 ₨ (98,879 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (12,958 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 85,050 ₨ (169,137 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 69,616 ₨ (138,445 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (64,884 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (2,950 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,751 ₨ (98,940 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,764 ₨ (35,326 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (1,635 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (1,193 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,640 ₨ (9,227 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (8,394 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,197 ₨ (20,278 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,138 ₨ (10,218 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ (13,958,922 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 ₨ (265 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,562 ₨ (7,084 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (727 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (994 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,514 ₨ (5,000 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (1,751 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 ₨ (830 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 ₨ (838 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (584 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 112 ₨ (223 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 540 ₨ (1,073 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,330 ₨ (6,622 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,116 ₨ (2,218 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (7,403 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,203 ₨ (8,359 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (2,933 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 692 ₨ (1,377 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ (1,110 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (133,228 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (162 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,857 ₨ (7,671 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,021 ₨ (2,030 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria
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