Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 695 ₨ (₨373) | ₨519 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 932 ₨ (₨500) | ₨742 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 511 ₨ (₨274) | ₨215 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 272 ₨ (₨146) | ₨119 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 340 ₨ (₨182) | ₨168 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 257 ₨ (₨138) | ₨102 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,162 ₨ (₨624) | ₨658 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 840 ₨ (₨451) | ₨194 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 ₨ (₨115) | ₨51 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 310 ₨ (₨167) | ₨220 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,763 ₨ (₨1,483) | ₨2,141 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 251 ₨ (₨135) | ₨170 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 86 ₨ (₨46) | ₨77 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 26% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 111,510 ₨ (₨59,832) | ₨65,360 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,478 ₨ (₨53,912) | ₨44,450 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,184 ₨ (₨10,830) | ₨14,918 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 105,628 ₨ (₨56,676) | ₨47,849 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 52,005 ₨ (₨27,903) | ₨35,800 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,776 ₨ (₨2,026) | ₨10,123 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,441 ₨ (₨773) | ₨2,270 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 81,569 ₨ (₨43,767) | ₨53,975 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,964 ₨ (₨17,151) | ₨18,356 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,036 ₨ (₨556) | ₨851 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 405 ₨ (₨217) | ₨797 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 56% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,330 ₨ (₨2,860) | ₨4,868 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,315 ₨ (₨3,388) | ₨7,670 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,534 ₨ (₨6,725) | ₨17,357 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,781 ₨ (₨3,102) | ₨8,106 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 60% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 ₨ (₨1,609,674) | ₨5,697,890 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 191 ₨ (₨103) | ₨146 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,223 ₨ (₨1,193) | ₨4,073 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 54% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ₨ (₨54) | ₨237 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ₨ (₨1,073) | ₨1,768 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ₨ (₨537) | ₨1,267 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 ₨ (₨105) | ₨575 | - 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 505 ₨ (₨271) | ₨371 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 143 ₨ (₨77) | ₨352 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (₨71) | ₨116 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 719 ₨ (₨386) | ₨681 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 25% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,111 ₨ (₨1,133) | ₨2,016 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,650 ₨ (₨885) | ₨1,908 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ₨ (₨1,073) | ₨2,708 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,719 ₨ (₨2,532) | ₨4,907 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,728 ₨ (₨927) | ₨1,025 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 834 ₨ (₨447) | ₨469 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 ₨ (₨188) | ₨513 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₨ (₨80,484) | ₨107,118 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,061 ₨ (₨2,715) | ₨4,729 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,645 ₨ (₨883) | ₨237 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,218 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 38% cheaper than in Pakistan
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