Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 420 ₨ (841 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 762 ₨ (1,524 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 390 ₨ (781 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 207 ₨ (414 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 272 ₨ (544 ₦) | 551 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 187 ₨ (373 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 723 ₨ (1,447 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 396 ₨ (792 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 ₨ (304 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 320 ₨ (641 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,666 ₨ (5,333 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 292 ₨ (584 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 84 ₨ (168 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 124,292 ₨ (248,683 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 60,207 ₨ (120,462 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,930 ₨ (25,870 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 108,005 ₨ (216,096 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,062 ₨ (122,172 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,350 ₨ (18,708 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,093 ₨ (4,188 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,438 ₨ (146,933 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,755 ₨ (39,526 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,004 ₨ (2,008 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (888 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,986 ₨ (9,975 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,535 ₨ (11,075 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,218 ₨ (18,444 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,748 ₨ (11,501 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,750,740 ₨ (11,506,038 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 542% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (293 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,222 ₨ (4,445 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 487 ₨ (975 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 899 ₨ (1,798 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,767 ₨ (5,537 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 710 ₨ (1,420 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 554 ₨ (1,109 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 576 ₨ (1,152 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 327 ₨ (654 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (340 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 759 ₨ (1,519 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,567 ₨ (5,137 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,223 ₨ (2,447 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,980 ₨ (7,962 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,482 ₨ (8,967 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 ₨ (4,262 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 546 ₨ (1,093 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 472 ₨ (944 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 99,532 ₨ (199,142 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 ₨ (69 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,091 ₨ (8,184 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,202 ₨ (2,404 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 419% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,978 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.001
NGN
/
LKR
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria
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