Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Sri Lanka 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sri Lanka is 10.8% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sri Lanka is 0.4% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Sri Lanka are 36.2% lower than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sri Lanka are 8.5% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Sri Lanka are 49.1% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sri Lanka is 78.0% lower than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
21.17 ¥ (857.98 Rs) |
24.67 ¥ (1,000.00 Rs) |
+16.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 ¥ (7,295.72 Rs) |
160.37 ¥ (6,500.00 Rs) |
-10.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.75 ¥ (1,449.01 Rs) |
49.34 ¥ (2,000.00 Rs) |
+38.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (283.72 Rs) |
17.27 ¥ (700.00 Rs) |
+146.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (607.98 Rs) |
24.67 ¥ (1,000.00 Rs) |
+64.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
22.23 ¥ (900.86 Rs) |
19.34 ¥ (784.05 Rs) |
-13.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.29 ¥ (133.17 Rs) |
5.13 ¥ (207.80 Rs) |
+56.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.06 ¥ (83.39 Rs) |
2.77 ¥ (112.20 Rs) |
+34.6 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
49.16 ¥ (1,992.42 Rs) |
47.02 ¥ (1,905.72 Rs) |
-4.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.81 ¥ (437.99 Rs) |
3.87 ¥ (156.99 Rs) |
-64.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.07 ¥ (124.32 Rs) |
2.70 ¥ (109.36 Rs) |
-12.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.63 ¥ (471.40 Rs) |
16.32 ¥ (661.39 Rs) |
+40.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.67 ¥ (1,729.59 Rs) |
42.70 ¥ (1,730.75 Rs) |
+0.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.77 ¥ (436.71 Rs) |
16.64 ¥ (674.53 Rs) |
+54.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
35.54 ¥ (1,440.42 Rs) |
26.18 ¥ (1,060.95 Rs) |
-26.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.83 ¥ (236.17 Rs) |
23.55 ¥ (954.65 Rs) |
+304.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.16 ¥ (168.57 Rs) |
3.44 ¥ (139.33 Rs) |
-17.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.89 ¥ (198.35 Rs) |
19.37 ¥ (785.30 Rs) |
+295.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.84 ¥ (155.73 Rs) |
4.37 ¥ (176.97 Rs) |
+13.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.45 ¥ (99.48 Rs) |
3.63 ¥ (147.21 Rs) |
+48.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.95 ¥ (119.56 Rs) |
3.75 ¥ (151.84 Rs) |
+27.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.34 ¥ (175.97 Rs) |
8.59 ¥ (348.00 Rs) |
+97.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.97 ¥ (160.97 Rs) |
4.10 ¥ (166.18 Rs) |
+3.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
80.00 ¥ (3,242.54 Rs) |
98.69 ¥ (4,000.00 Rs) |
+23.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.78 ¥ (234.41 Rs) |
15.11 ¥ (612.29 Rs) |
+161.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.84 ¥ (479.87 Rs) |
20.47 ¥ (829.60 Rs) |
+72.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (1,013.29 Rs) |
74.02 ¥ (3,000.00 Rs) |
+196.1 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (121.60 Rs) |
1.23 ¥ (50.00 Rs) |
-58.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
193.63 ¥ (7,848.07 Rs) |
41.94 ¥ (1,700.00 Rs) |
-78.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (405.32 Rs) |
2.96 ¥ (120.00 Rs) |
-70.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (163.07 Rs) |
3.97 ¥ (160.93 Rs) |
-1.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (1,945.53 Rs) |
3.70 ¥ (150.00 Rs) |
-92.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.23 ¥ (1,265.80 Rs) |
35.63 ¥ (1,444.22 Rs) |
+14.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 ¥ (5,674,448.51 Rs) |
197,376.01 ¥ (8,000,000.00 Rs) |
+41.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
121,380.04 ¥ (4,919,748.49 Rs) |
267,537.01 ¥ (10,843,750.00 Rs) |
+120.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
370.23 ¥ (15,005.97 Rs) |
353.21 ¥ (14,316.41 Rs) |
-4.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
72.20 ¥ (2,926.50 Rs) |
33.13 ¥ (1,342.74 Rs) |
-54.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
83.34 ¥ (3,377.98 Rs) |
109.37 ¥ (4,432.81 Rs) |
+31.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
288.41 ¥ (11,689.90 Rs) |
97.52 ¥ (3,952.70 Rs) |
-66.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
106.26 ¥ (4,307.07 Rs) |
44.86 ¥ (1,818.18 Rs) |
-57.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ¥ (1,823.93 Rs) |
24.67 ¥ (1,000.00 Rs) |
-45.2 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,991.54 ¥ (121,252.26 Rs) |
258.57 ¥ (10,480.39 Rs) |
-91.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
128,384.29 ¥ (5,203,643.11 Rs) |
3,282.83 ¥ (133,058.82 Rs) |
-97.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
335.70 ¥ (13,606.46 Rs) |
213.55 ¥ (8,655.71 Rs) |
-36.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
235.68 ¥ (9,552.61 Rs) |
147.51 ¥ (5,979.00 Rs) |
-37.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
524.14 ¥ (21,244.19 Rs) |
489.06 ¥ (19,822.58 Rs) |
-6.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
541.50 ¥ (21,948.15 Rs) |
276.40 ¥ (11,203.12 Rs) |
-49.0 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,341.50 ¥ (135,436.86 Rs) |
1,916.82 ¥ (77,692.31 Rs) |
-42.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,949.54 ¥ (79,018.19 Rs) |
1,086.52 ¥ (44,038.42 Rs) |
-44.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
6,934.43 ¥ (281,064.67 Rs) |
5,308.21 ¥ (215,151.22 Rs) |
-23.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,982.68 ¥ (161,425.18 Rs) |
2,023.10 ¥ (82,000.00 Rs) |
-49.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,539.71 ¥ (184,002.61 Rs) |
1,286.78 ¥ (52,155.43 Rs) |
-71.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,197.47 ¥ (89,067.41 Rs) |
848.62 ¥ (34,395.99 Rs) |
-61.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,753.42 ¥ (273,728.02 Rs) |
1,494.79 ¥ (60,586.49 Rs) |
-77.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.14 | 16.50 | +298.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | March 2025 | |
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