Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to Slovenia
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 37% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Sri Lanka | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (€2.73) | €17 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (€5.77) | €8 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (€2.67) | €5.18 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (€1.46) | €1.41 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (€1.99) | €3.34 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (€1.50) | €3.24 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (€4.98) | €6 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (€5.79) | €1.74 | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (€1.12) | €1.08 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (€1.53) | €1.17 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (€16) | €9 | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (€1.37) | €2.90 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (€0.55) | €0.95 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 58% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Sri Lanka | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (€696) | €1,276 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (€300) | €918 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (€65) | €236 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (€282) | €751 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (€165) | €693 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (€29) | €135 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (€10) | €30 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (€239) | €504 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (€163) | €90 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (€7) | €12 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 54% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Sri Lanka | Slovenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (€28) | €105 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (€24) | €30 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (€24) | €104 | - 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (€40) | €91 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 11% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Sri Lanka | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (€56,755) | €24,329 | + 133% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (€1.12) | €1.49 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (€11) | €38 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 40% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Sri Lanka | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (€8) | €5.59 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (€3.31) | €15 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (€12) | €66 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (€4.46) | €6.00 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (€2.84) | €4.57 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (€2.62) | €3.11 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (€4.28) | €1.63 | + 162% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (€0.68) | €2.79 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (€4.85) | €13 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 28% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Sri Lanka | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (€15) | €33 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (€4.73) | €15 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (€16) | €75 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (€5.92) | €11 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (€1.85) | €2.27 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (€2.49) | €3.49 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (€790) | €960 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (€0.02) | €0.06 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (€22) | €64 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (€25) | €5.16 | + 378% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 458 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 35% cheaper than in Slovenia
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