Cost of Living in Sri Lanka
Summary of cost of living in Sri Lanka:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,921.1$ (580,061.9Rs), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 534.9$ (161,512.8Rs), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Sri Lanka is, on average, 50.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Sri Lanka is, on average, 86.1% 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) | 2,450.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 700.00 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,000.00 Rs | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 793.81 Rs | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 212.91 Rs | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 108.59 Rs | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 1,974.72 Rs | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 149.86 Rs | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 111.83 Rs | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 618.85 Rs | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,815.84 Rs | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 638.96 Rs | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,060.13 Rs | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 971.70 Rs | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 135.47 Rs | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 797.20 Rs | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 181.75 Rs | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 149.84 Rs | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 159.34 Rs | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 329.09 Rs | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 164.89 Rs | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4,000.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 628.01 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 869.60 Rs | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3,200.00 Rs | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 55.00 Rs | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,750.00 Rs | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 Rs | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 160.93 Rs | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 Rs | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,384.12 Rs | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 7,750,000.00 Rs | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 11,375,000.00 Rs | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 13,166.38 Rs | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,295.72 Rs | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,376.00 Rs | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,914.06 Rs | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,625.00 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 | 11,068.63 Rs | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 144,937.50 Rs | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 7,985.29 Rs | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,222.22 Rs | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 19,672.41 Rs | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 10,931.03 Rs | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 80,869.57 Rs | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 42,045.41 Rs | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 161,954.55 Rs | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 69,285.71 Rs | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 50,476.95 Rs | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 29,085.74 Rs | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 66,200.00 Rs | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.12 |
Prices in Sri Lanka
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Last update: 13 September 2025
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Last update: 13 September 2025
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