Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 423 ₨ (₨372) | ₨577 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 764 ₨ (₨671) | ₨658 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 ₨ (₨346) | ₨249 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 ₨ (₨194) | ₨108 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 292 ₨ (₨256) | ₨120 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 164 ₨ (₨144) | ₨96 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 731 ₨ (₨642) | ₨526 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 395 ₨ (₨347) | ₨176 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 ₨ (₨137) | ₨44 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 314 ₨ (₨275) | ₨344 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,537 ₨ (₨2,227) | ₨1,632 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 293 ₨ (₨257) | ₨126 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 ₨ (₨80) | ₨57 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 143,438 ₨ (₨125,916) | ₨60,758 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 64,748 ₨ (₨56,838) | ₨35,785 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,744 ₨ (₨6,798) | ₨9,753 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (₨88,863) | ₨53,937 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,428 ₨ (₨45,146) | ₨30,998 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,094 ₨ (₨4,472) | ₨7,631 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,293 ₨ (₨2,012) | ₨2,510 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 72,787 ₨ (₨63,895) | ₨40,341 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,973 ₨ (₨16,655) | ₨12,473 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 927 ₨ (₨814) | ₨609 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (₨390) | ₨649 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,522 ₨ (₨4,847) | ₨2,518 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,316 ₨ (₨4,666) | ₨3,757 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,871 ₨ (₨9,543) | ₨6,430 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,337 ₨ (₨7,319) | ₨5,127 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,655,940 ₨ (₨4,965,015) | ₨2,319,940 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 ₨ (₨132) | ₨115 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,282 ₨ (₨2,003) | ₨2,310 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₨ (₨434) | ₨235 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 781 ₨ (₨685) | ₨426 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,818 ₨ (₨2,474) | ₨1,378 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (₨573) | ₨435 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (₨408) | ₨332 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (₨482) | ₨311 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (₨269) | ₨207 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (₨149) | ₨138 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (₨578) | ₨434 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,128 ₨ (₨1,868) | ₨1,566 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (₨1,063) | ₨1,256 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,624 ₨ (₨4,059) | ₨3,430 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,594 ₨ (₨4,033) | ₨3,673 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,519 ₨ (₨2,212) | ₨792 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 520 ₨ (₨456) | ₨348 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 ₨ (₨319) | ₨463 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (₨92,519) | ₨46,753 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (₨20) | ₨4.30 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,044 ₨ (₨3,550) | ₨4,335 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,288 ₨ (₨1,131) | ₨215 | + 425% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,931 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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