Cost of Living in Sri Lanka
Summary of cost of living in Sri Lanka:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 41,867.2Kč (566,635.0Rs), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 11,683.2Kč (158,121.5Rs), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Sri Lanka is, on average, 50.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Sri Lanka is, on average, 83.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 70.19 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 443.32 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 147.77 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 51.72 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 73.89 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 58.13 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 15.34 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.34 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 140.79 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 11.63 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 8.11 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 48.79 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 127.88 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 49.84 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 78.39 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 69.52 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 10.23 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 57.08 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 13.08 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.79 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 11.24 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 25.71 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 12.33 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 295.55 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 45.24 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 61.30 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 221.66 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.69 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 125.61 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.87 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 11.89 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11.08 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 106.71 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 591,099.32 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 801,216.66 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,047.51 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 98.05 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 324.32 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 294.09 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 134.34 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 73.89 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 792.92 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,222.89 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 632.05 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 431.29 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,464.64 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 827.77 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,740.48 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,253.89 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 15,907.72 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,946.18 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,853.63 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,541.43 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,553.21 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.50 |
Prices in Sri Lanka
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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