Cost of living in United States compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in United States is 111% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
United States | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (6,005 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 571% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (3,309 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (1,742 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (325 ₨) | 479 ₨ | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (1,387 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (1,392 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,227 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (1,355 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (677 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (922 ₨) | 503 ₨ | + 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (4,838 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (896 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (851 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 375% | |
Housing | + 385% | |||
Housing in United States is 385% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
United States | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (918,964 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 303% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (704,601 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 615% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (67,977 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (627,348 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 577% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (477,911 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 783% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (45,381 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 372% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (19,609 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 511% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (89,608 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (44,407 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (4,369 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (9,113 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 356% | |
Clothes | + 125% | |||
Clothes in United States is 125% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
United States | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (17,477 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (15,974 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 106% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (29,736 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 275% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (40,032 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 205% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in United States is 54% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
United States | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (8,686,014 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (300 ₨) | 366 ₨ | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (22,556 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 522% | |
Personal Care | + 163% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 163% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
United States | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (2,912 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (6,463 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 495% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (42,595 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 965% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (2,843 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (1,530 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,001 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 132% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (1,508 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (721 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 223% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (8,985 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 465% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 118% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
United States | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (17,500 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 255% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (9,094 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 487% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (63,148 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 1136% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (30,268 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 242% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (4,459 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 130% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (1,703 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 181% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,219 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 172% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (154,709 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (113 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 1646% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (20,241 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 183% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (3,117 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 143% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,739 prices entered by 2,401 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 143% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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