Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 528 ₨ (₨411) | ₨441 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 838 ₨ (₨652) | ₨682 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 422 ₨ (₨329) | ₨269 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 203 ₨ (₨158) | ₨115 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 249 ₨ (₨194) | ₨152 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 215 ₨ (₨168) | ₨86 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,249 ₨ (₨972) | ₨730 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 371 ₨ (₨289) | ₨149 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 161 ₨ (₨126) | ₨53 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 ₨ (₨212) | ₨304 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,290 ₨ (₨1,782) | ₨1,613 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 276 ₨ (₨215) | ₨130 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 107 ₨ (₨83) | ₨81 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 155,602 ₨ (₨121,076) | ₨68,178 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,296 ₨ (₨44,582) | ₨38,848 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,462 ₨ (₨20,590) | ₨11,046 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 96,524 ₨ (₨75,107) | ₨53,451 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,748 ₨ (₨27,038) | ₨33,101 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,051 ₨ (₨2,374) | ₨9,791 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,334 ₨ (₨2,594) | ₨2,408 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,048 ₨ (₨38,943) | ₨45,353 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,717 ₨ (₨19,232) | ₨22,152 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 946 ₨ (₨736) | ₨767 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨518 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,657 ₨ (₨4,402) | ₨3,232 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,977 ₨ (₨4,651) | ₨5,463 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,229 ₨ (₨9,516) | ₨9,871 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,308 ₨ (₨5,687) | ₨6,396 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,174,170 ₨ (₨4,804,187) | ₨2,677,660 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 ₨ (₨112) | ₨106 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,441 ₨ (₨2,677) | ₨2,392 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 597 ₨ (₨464) | ₨250 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 311 ₨ (₨242) | ₨778 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,714 ₨ (₨2,112) | ₨1,865 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 653 ₨ (₨508) | ₨577 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 ₨ (₨362) | ₨370 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549 ₨ (₨427) | ₨526 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 307 ₨ (₨239) | ₨185 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (₨132) | ₨156 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 658 ₨ (₨512) | ₨515 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,263 ₨ (₨1,761) | ₨2,013 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,277 ₨ (₨994) | ₨1,512 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,902 ₨ (₨3,036) | ₨2,928 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,346 ₨ (₨4,160) | ₨3,842 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,864 ₨ (₨1,451) | ₨1,548 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 555 ₨ (₨432) | ₨492 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 252 ₨ (₨196) | ₨444 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 105,394 ₨ (₨82,008) | ₨75,858 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 ₨ (₨18) | ₨41 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,778 ₨ (₨2,940) | ₨3,909 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,254 ₨ (₨976) | ₨282 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,671 prices entered by 453 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan
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