Cost of living in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Summary of cost of living in Kandy

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 266,899 ₨
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 102,734 ₨
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kandy
Current as of Jan 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 477 ₨
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 697 ₨
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 346 ₨
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 196 ₨
12 eggs, large 180 ₨
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 166 ₨
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,000 ₨
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 185 ₨
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 126 ₨
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 290 ₨
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 3,311 ₨
2 liters of coca-cola 258 ₨
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 55 ₨
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 60,990 ₨
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 29,491 ₨
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,500 ₨
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 100,000 ₨
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 75,000 ₨
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,000 ₨
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,450 ₨
40” flat screen tv 85,254 ₨
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 32,932 ₨
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 800 ₨
Hourly rate for cleaning help 444 ₨
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 3,349 ₨
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 5,302 ₨
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 5,331 ₨
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 4,056 ₨
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 3,835,850 ₨
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 130 ₨
Monthly ticket public transport 3,023 ₨
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 389 ₨
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 400 ₨
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,600 ₨
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,000 ₨
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 534 ₨
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 365 ₨
4 rolls of toilet paper 217 ₨
Tube of toothpaste 130 ₨
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 451 ₨
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,537 ₨
2 tickets to the movies 1,467 ₨
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,000 ₨
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 3,225 ₨
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 1,663 ₨
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 500 ₨
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 261 ₨
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 150,000 ₨
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,245 ₨
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 919 ₨
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: January 12, 2024

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