- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 524 ₨ ($2.88) | $14 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 802 ₨ ($4.41) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 378 ₨ ($2.08) | $4.53 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215 ₨ ($1.18) | $0.89 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 223 ₨ ($1.23) | $3.19 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 165 ₨ ($0.91) | $3.98 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 794 ₨ ($4.37) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 375 ₨ ($2.06) | $3.32 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 ₨ ($0.84) | $1.61 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 277 ₨ ($1.52) | $3.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,612 ₨ ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 269 ₨ ($1.48) | $1.92 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 ₨ ($0.41) | $2.13 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 106,989 ₨ ($589) | $2,047 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,721 ₨ ($273) | $1,575 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ ($36) | $177 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 85,050 ₨ ($468) | $1,586 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 69,616 ₨ ($383) | $1,128 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ ($179) | $119 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ ($8) | $48 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,751 ₨ ($274) | $328 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,764 ₨ ($98) | $120 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ ($4.52) | $11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ ($3.30) | $23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,640 ₨ ($26) | $47 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ ($23) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,197 ₨ ($56) | $85 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,138 ₨ ($28) | $115 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,019,150 ₨ ($38,610) | $22,375 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 133 ₨ ($0.73) | $0.78 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,562 ₨ ($20) | $85 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Sri Lanka is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 366 ₨ ($2.01) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ ($2.75) | $19 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,514 ₨ ($14) | $110 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ ($4.84) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 417 ₨ ($2.30) | $3.47 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 ₨ ($2.32) | $5.13 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ ($1.62) | $3.48 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 112 ₨ ($0.62) | $1.87 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 540 ₨ ($2.97) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,330 ₨ ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,116 ₨ ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ ($20) | $175 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,203 ₨ ($23) | $79 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,475 ₨ ($8) | $12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 692 ₨ ($3.81) | $4.90 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 558 ₨ ($3.07) | $5.95 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ ($369) | $422 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ ($0.45) | $0.36 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,857 ₨ ($21) | $53 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,021 ₨ ($5.61) | $8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 55% cheaper than in United States
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