Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 998 ₨ (₨947) | ₨750 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,048 ₨ (₨1,942) | ₨1,088 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 909 ₨ (₨862) | ₨528 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 514 ₨ (₨487) | ₨216 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 705 ₨ (₨668) | ₨321 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 456 ₨ (₨432) | ₨149 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,103 ₨ (₨1,994) | ₨1,081 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,160 ₨ (₨2,049) | ₨322 | + 535% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 460 ₨ (₨437) | ₨90 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 ₨ (₨566) | ₨630 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,300 ₨ (₨4,077) | ₨2,715 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 458 ₨ (₨435) | ₨250 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 213 ₨ (₨202) | ₨149 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 173,058 ₨ (₨164,110) | ₨133,165 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 111,345 ₨ (₨105,588) | ₨69,809 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,433 ₨ (₨24,118) | ₨28,403 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,597 ₨ (₨95,395) | ₨81,992 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,415 ₨ (₨71,516) | ₨49,088 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 19,774 ₨ (₨18,751) | ₨20,612 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,427 ₨ (₨4,198) | ₨2,458 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 180,582 ₨ (₨171,244) | ₨66,138 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 ₨ (₨75,863) | ₨30,635 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,944 ₨ (₨3,740) | ₨1,207 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (₨1,897) | ₨1,815 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,081 ₨ (₨9,559) | ₨3,728 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,149 ₨ (₨15,314) | ₨9,758 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,628 ₨ (₨20,509) | ₨16,028 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,704 ₨ (₨11,099) | ₨12,018 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,224,800 ₨ (₨14,437,557) | ₨3,758,550 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 368 ₨ (₨349) | ₨285 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,131 ₨ (₨3,917) | ₨3,201 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,716 ₨ (₨1,628) | ₨266 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,590 ₨ (₨1,508) | ₨697 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,642 ₨ (₨4,402) | ₨3,731 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,769 ₨ (₨1,678) | ₨812 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 ₨ (₨841) | ₨616 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 730 ₨ (₨692) | ₨585 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 953 ₨ (₨904) | ₨350 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 ₨ (₨362) | ₨252 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,566 ₨ (₨1,485) | ₨691 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,275 ₨ (₨5,003) | ₨3,554 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,626 ₨ (₨1,542) | ₨1,839 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,319 ₨ (₨5,044) | ₨6,844 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,309 ₨ (₨8,828) | ₨7,013 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,846 ₨ (₨2,699) | ₨2,877 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 887 ₨ (₨842) | ₨562 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 736 ₨ (₨698) | ₨877 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,155 ₨ (₨161,357) | ₨70,829 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,491 ₨ (₨8,052) | ₨4,254 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,707 ₨ (₨5,412) | ₨495 | + 994% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,326 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan
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