Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 480 ₨ (942 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 782 ₨ (1,532 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 431 ₨ (845 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 ₨ (404 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 292 ₨ (572 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 193 ₨ (379 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,120 ₨ (2,195 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 371 ₨ (727 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 160 ₨ (313 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 ₨ (534 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,290 ₨ (4,488 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 276 ₨ (541 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 92 ₨ (180 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,313 ₨ (282,831 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,510 ₨ (100,951 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,294 ₨ (37,814 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (198,393 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,428 ₨ (100,791 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,094 ₨ (9,984 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,334 ₨ (6,533 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,048 ₨ (98,086 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,717 ₨ (48,440 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 946 ₨ (1,854 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,448 ₨ (10,677 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,204 ₨ (12,159 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,641 ₨ (22,815 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,186 ₨ (14,083 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,174,170 ₨ (12,100,413 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 ₨ (281 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,441 ₨ (6,744 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 597 ₨ (1,170 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 311 ₨ (609 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,714 ₨ (5,320 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (1,279 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (911 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (1,076 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (602 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (333 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (1,290 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,128 ₨ (4,171 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (2,373 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,902 ₨ (7,647 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,444 ₨ (10,669 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,864 ₨ (3,654 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 487 ₨ (954 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 302 ₨ (592 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (206,556 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (45 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,722 ₨ (5,336 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,254 ₨ (2,458 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,055 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria
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