Cost of Living in Sri Lanka
Summary of cost of living in Sri Lanka:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,910.7$ (574,489.2Rs), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 533.0$ (160,255.0Rs), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Sri Lanka is, on average, 49.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Sri Lanka is, on average, 84.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 Rs | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 7,000.00 Rs | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 2,000.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 700.00 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,000.00 Rs | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 787.86 Rs | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 216.46 Rs | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 112.31 Rs | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 1,930.56 Rs | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 152.07 Rs | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 110.94 Rs | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 651.78 Rs | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,800.17 Rs | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 661.55 Rs | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,053.45 Rs | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 957.12 Rs | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 135.04 Rs | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 761.95 Rs | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 185.50 Rs | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 153.77 Rs | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 158.54 Rs | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 336.54 Rs | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 165.89 Rs | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4,000.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 626.01 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 853.60 Rs | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3,000.00 Rs | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 70.00 Rs | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 Rs | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 Rs | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 160.93 Rs | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 Rs | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,443.73 Rs | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 8,000,000.00 Rs | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 11,852,941.18 Rs | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 14,015.88 Rs | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,345.08 Rs | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,562.65 Rs | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,878.57 Rs | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,818.18 Rs | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,000.00 Rs | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 11,564.81 Rs | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 142,588.24 Rs | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,093.24 Rs | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,527.62 Rs | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 19,578.12 Rs | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 11,359.38 Rs | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 79,800.00 Rs | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 41,153.81 Rs | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 187,500.00 Rs | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 75,238.10 Rs | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 49,805.98 Rs | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 34,395.99 Rs | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 63,202.63 Rs | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.31 |
Prices in Sri Lanka
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Last update: 18 June 2025
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Last update: 18 June 2025
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