Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 52 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 34 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 7 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 5.02 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (Dirham 20) | Dirham 31 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 8 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (Dirham 4.46) | Dirham 3.98 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (Dirham 65) | Dirham 79 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (Dirham 5.45) | Dirham 8 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (Dirham 2.17) | Dirham 4.99 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 75% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (Dirham 2,762) | Dirham 9,431 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (Dirham 1,192) | Dirham 5,945 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (Dirham 260) | Dirham 797 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (Dirham 1,121) | Dirham 6,217 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (Dirham 655) | Dirham 4,162 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (Dirham 116) | Dirham 568 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (Dirham 39) | Dirham 283 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (Dirham 949) | Dirham 837 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (Dirham 649) | Dirham 338 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 47 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (Dirham 24) | Dirham 35 | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (Dirham 111) | Dirham 238 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (Dirham 94) | Dirham 208 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (Dirham 96) | Dirham 350 | - 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (Dirham 159) | Dirham 366 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (Dirham 225,303) | Dirham 117,172 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (Dirham 4.43) | Dirham 2.92 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (Dirham 44) | Dirham 227 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (Dirham 30) | Dirham 13 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 30 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (Dirham 48) | Dirham 285 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (Dirham 2.70) | Dirham 13 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 38 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (Dirham 60) | Dirham 194 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 92 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (Dirham 62) | Dirham 396 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (Dirham 107) | Dirham 378 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 76 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 36 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (Dirham 3,137) | Dirham 1,944 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.81 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (Dirham 87) | Dirham 274 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (Dirham 98) | Dirham 17 | + 475% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,166 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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