Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Sri Lanka is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 895 ₨ (£2.31) | £13 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,891 ₨ (£4.88) | £8 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 876 ₨ (£2.26) | £4.26 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 479 ₨ (£1.24) | £1.20 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 652 ₨ (£1.68) | £3.63 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 ₨ (£1.27) | £2.28 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,632 ₨ (£4.21) | £5.34 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,898 ₨ (£4.90) | £2.13 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 368 ₨ (£0.95) | £0.89 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 ₨ (£1.30) | £1.97 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,394 ₨ (£14) | £10 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 450 ₨ (£1.16) | £2.36 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 179 ₨ (£0.46) | £1.04 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Sri Lanka is 77% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 228,163 ₨ (£589) | £1,997 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,493 ₨ (£254) | £1,637 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,450 ₨ (£55) | £229 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 92,598 ₨ (£239) | £1,818 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,118 ₨ (£140) | £1,060 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,607 ₨ (£25) | £190 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,210 ₨ (£8) | £26 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 78,358 ₨ (£202) | £324 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 53,577 ₨ (£138) | £83 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,368 ₨ (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ₨ (£5.16) | £16 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Sri Lanka is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,187 ₨ (£24) | £73 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,770 ₨ (£20) | £32 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,928 ₨ (£20) | £81 | - 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,142 ₨ (£34) | £83 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Sri Lanka is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,612,500 ₨ (£48,037) | £25,126 | + 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 ₨ (£0.94) | £1.44 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,626 ₨ (£9) | £85 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 ₨ (£6) | £5.04 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,086 ₨ (£2.80) | £8 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (£10) | £74 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,464 ₨ (£3.78) | £4.77 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 931 ₨ (£2.40) | £1.97 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 861 ₨ (£2.22) | £3.78 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,403 ₨ (£3.62) | £2.39 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 223 ₨ (£0.58) | £1.77 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,591 ₨ (£4.11) | £14 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Sri Lanka | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,932 ₨ (£13) | £40 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,550 ₨ (£4.00) | £19 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (£13) | £124 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,852 ₨ (£23) | £69 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,941 ₨ (£5.01) | £11 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 606 ₨ (£1.56) | £3.71 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 817 ₨ (£2.11) | £5.75 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 259,143 ₨ (£669) | £537 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ₨ (£0.02) | £0.28 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,152 ₨ (£18) | £35 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,091 ₨ (£21) | £14 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,142 prices entered by 681 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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