Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,631 ₨ (6,325 ₦) | 2,459 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,765 ₨ (6,646 ₦) | 2,701 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 901 ₨ (2,166 ₦) | 2,464 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 367 ₨ (882 ₦) | 1,322 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 622 ₨ (1,494 ₦) | 1,379 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 517 ₨ (1,243 ₦) | 1,090 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,057 ₨ (4,945 ₦) | 1,761 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 898 ₨ (2,159 ₦) | 2,210 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 273 ₨ (655 ₦) | 1,733 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 568 ₨ (1,364 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,359 ₨ (15,286 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 359 ₨ (864 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 251 ₨ (603 ₦) | 757 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 348,682 ₨ (838,182 ₦) | 413,529 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 78,935 ₨ (189,749 ₦) | 316,733 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,481 ₨ (46,829 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 114,403 ₨ (275,008 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,789 ₨ (182,186 ₦) | 432,475 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,171 ₨ (55,700 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,132 ₨ (5,124 ₦) | 22,262 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,021 ₨ (274,090 ₦) | 190,962 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (128,791 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (5,693 ₦) | 3,521 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,983 ₨ (4,767 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,179 ₨ (12,449 ₦) | 10,539 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,778 ₨ (11,486 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,337 ₨ (51,292 ₦) | 37,250 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,573 ₨ (39,838 ₦) | 63,505 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (44,741,791 ₦) | 3,937,940 ₦ | + 1036% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 381 ₨ (916 ₦) | 570 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (8,716 ₦) | 30,180 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (6,008 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (2,610 ₦) | 9,983 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (9,615 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,314 ₨ (3,159 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 862 ₨ (2,072 ₦) | 3,059 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 542 ₨ (1,304 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (3,372 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (536 ₦) | 933 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (3,824 ₦) | 2,564 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (11,856 ₦) | 11,678 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (3,726 ₦) | 8,736 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (12,283 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (21,280 ₦) | 41,109 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (4,665 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (1,456 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,070 ₨ (2,571 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (622,943 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (16 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (17,192 ₦) | 17,350 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,907 ₨ (14,201 ₦) | 3,945 ₦ | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 724 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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