- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 583 ₨ (₨451) | ₨559 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 823 ₨ (₨637) | ₨610 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 ₨ (₨298) | ₨222 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 219 ₨ (₨170) | ₨108 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 226 ₨ (₨175) | ₨121 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 165 ₨ (₨128) | ₨80 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 777 ₨ (₨601) | ₨439 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 ₨ (₨318) | ₨154 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 149 ₨ (₨115) | ₨40 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 274 ₨ (₨212) | ₨293 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,897 ₨ (₨2,241) | ₨2,141 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 275 ₨ (₨213) | ₨117 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 ₨ (₨62) | ₨56 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 123,563 ₨ (₨95,594) | ₨57,192 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 56,845 ₨ (₨43,977) | ₨36,148 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (₨5,041) | ₨8,238 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 72,177 ₨ (₨55,839) | ₨44,615 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,727 ₨ (₨54,717) | ₨25,516 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (₨25,241) | ₨6,795 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ (₨1,148) | ₨2,646 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,751 ₨ (₨38,490) | ₨39,967 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,998 ₨ (₨13,150) | ₨11,006 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ (₨636) | ₨499 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ (₨391) | ₨1,104 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,108 ₨ (₨3,178) | ₨2,600 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ (₨3,265) | ₨4,026 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ (₨7,820) | ₨6,156 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,572 ₨ (₨4,311) | ₨5,351 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,935,510 ₨ (₨4,591,962) | ₨1,833,160 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 ₨ (₨103) | ₨90 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,417 ₨ (₨2,644) | ₨2,481 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (₨283) | ₨227 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (₨387) | ₨652 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,529 ₨ (₨1,957) | ₨2,133 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (₨681) | ₨444 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 458 ₨ (₨354) | ₨275 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 429 ₨ (₨332) | ₨340 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ (₨227) | ₨142 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ (₨79) | ₨109 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 638 ₨ (₨494) | ₨637 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,665 ₨ (₨2,835) | ₨1,494 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,111 ₨ (₨859) | ₨1,128 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ (₨2,880) | ₨3,688 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,642 ₨ (₨3,591) | ₨3,101 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (₨1,141) | ₨526 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ (₨447) | ₨392 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 505 ₨ (₨391) | ₨548 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (₨51,828) | ₨55,238 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ (₨63) | ₨49 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,376 ₨ (₨2,612) | ₨4,025 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ (₨895) | ₨185 | + 385% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,243 prices entered by 677 different people.
Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan
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