- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sri Lanka compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sri Lanka is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 591 ₨ ($3.32) | $14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 822 ₨ ($4.61) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 373 ₨ ($2.09) | $4.57 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 ₨ ($1.23) | $0.89 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 218 ₨ ($1.22) | $3.18 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 155 ₨ ($0.87) | $4.04 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 762 ₨ ($4.27) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 397 ₨ ($2.23) | $3.33 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 144 ₨ ($0.81) | $1.59 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 274 ₨ ($1.53) | $3.38 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,897 ₨ ($16) | $15 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 271 ₨ ($1.52) | $1.92 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 ₨ ($0.45) | $2.13 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Sri Lanka is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 117,476 ₨ ($659) | $2,035 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 53,443 ₨ ($300) | $1,572 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,516 ₨ ($37) | $177 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 86,461 ₨ ($485) | $1,573 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,727 ₨ ($397) | $1,119 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,626 ₨ ($183) | $122 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,484 ₨ ($8) | $48 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 51,093 ₨ ($287) | $335 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,998 ₨ ($95) | $118 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 822 ₨ ($4.61) | $11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 505 ₨ ($2.83) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Sri Lanka is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,979 ₨ ($22) | $47 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,221 ₨ ($24) | $45 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,108 ₨ ($57) | $85 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,572 ₨ ($31) | $115 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Sri Lanka is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,928,700 ₨ ($33,259) | $22,297 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 131 ₨ ($0.73) | $0.77 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,934 ₨ ($16) | $85 | - 81% | |
| 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 ₨ ($2.05) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ₨ ($2.80) | $19 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,529 ₨ ($14) | $111 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 880 ₨ ($4.94) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 481 ₨ ($2.70) | $3.51 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 429 ₨ ($2.41) | $5.08 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 294 ₨ ($1.65) | $3.45 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 ₨ ($0.58) | $1.86 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 638 ₨ ($3.58) | $21 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sri Lanka is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,665 ₨ ($21) | $45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,104 ₨ ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,723 ₨ ($21) | $173 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,668 ₨ ($26) | $79 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,229 ₨ ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 ₨ ($3.24) | $4.87 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 505 ₨ ($2.83) | $5.88 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,993 ₨ ($376) | $427 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 82 ₨ ($0.46) | $0.34 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,376 ₨ ($19) | $53 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,156 ₨ ($6) | $8 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka is 55% cheaper than in United States
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