Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 64% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 695 ₨ (801 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 932 ₨ (1,074 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 511 ₨ (589 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 272 ₨ (313 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 340 ₨ (391 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 257 ₨ (296 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,162 ₨ (1,340 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 840 ₨ (968 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 ₨ (247 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 310 ₨ (358 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,763 ₨ (3,184 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 251 ₨ (290 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 86 ₨ (99 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 70% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 111,510 ₨ (128,510 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,478 ₨ (115,796 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,184 ₨ (23,261 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 105,628 ₨ (121,732 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 52,005 ₨ (59,933 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,776 ₨ (4,352 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,441 ₨ (1,661 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 81,569 ₨ (94,005 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,964 ₨ (36,837 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,036 ₨ (1,193 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 405 ₨ (467 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 57% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,330 ₨ (6,142 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,315 ₨ (7,278 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,534 ₨ (14,445 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,781 ₨ (6,662 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 49% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 ₨ (3,457,365 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 191 ₨ (220 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,223 ₨ (2,562 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 61% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ₨ (115 ₦) | 526 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₨ (2,305 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ₨ (1,152 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 ₨ (226 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 505 ₨ (582 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 143 ₨ (165 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (153 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 719 ₨ (828 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,111 ₨ (2,433 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,650 ₨ (1,902 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ₨ (2,305 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,719 ₨ (5,439 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,728 ₨ (1,991 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 834 ₨ (961 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 ₨ (403 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₨ (172,868 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,061 ₨ (5,832 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,645 ₨ (1,896 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 569 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 59% cheaper than in Nigeria
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