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Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 514 ₨ (₨417) | ₨608 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 870 ₨ (₨706) | ₨693 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 377 ₨ (₨306) | ₨211 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 229 ₨ (₨186) | ₨110 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 230 ₨ (₨187) | ₨122 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 207 ₨ (₨168) | ₨91 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 788 ₨ (₨639) | ₨623 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 395 ₨ (₨321) | ₨156 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 160 ₨ (₨130) | ₨43 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 294 ₨ (₨239) | ₨296 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ (₨2,119) | ₨2,933 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 271 ₨ (₨220) | ₨122 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 ₨ (₨66) | ₨60 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,058 ₨ (₨84,429) | ₨56,868 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 61,336 ₨ (₨49,766) | ₨36,753 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ (₨5,287) | ₨8,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 87,121 ₨ (₨70,686) | ₨45,635 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 57,987 ₨ (₨47,048) | ₨30,254 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ (₨26,472) | ₨6,742 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 ₨ (₨1,320) | ₨2,627 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,871 ₨ (₨35,596) | ₨38,859 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,999 ₨ (₨21,095) | ₨12,077 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,047 ₨ (₨850) | ₨506 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 538 ₨ (₨436) | ₨1,155 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,423 ₨ (₨3,588) | ₨2,545 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,621 ₨ (₨3,750) | ₨4,152 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,590 ₨ (₨8,592) | ₨6,696 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,515 ₨ (₨4,474) | ₨5,847 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ (₨5,695,077) | ₨2,240,060 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 ₨ (₨118) | ₨95 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,839 ₨ (₨12,040) | ₨2,465 | + 389% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ (₨297) | ₨239 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ (₨406) | ₨823 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,657 ₨ (₨2,156) | ₨2,206 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ (₨714) | ₨498 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 479 ₨ (₨389) | ₨262 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 585 ₨ (₨474) | ₨331 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 ₨ (₨290) | ₨155 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 179 ₨ (₨145) | ₨99 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 687 ₨ (₨558) | ₨502 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,149 ₨ (₨2,555) | ₨1,448 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,215 ₨ (₨986) | ₨1,122 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₨ (₨3,245) | ₨4,212 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,233 ₨ (₨3,434) | ₨3,327 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ (₨1,197) | ₨649 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 698 ₨ (₨566) | ₨395 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ (₨453) | ₨546 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ (₨54,355) | ₨63,543 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₨ (₨66) | ₨26 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,182 ₨ (₨3,393) | ₨4,165 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 948 ₨ (₨769) | ₨344 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,563 prices entered by 658 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan
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