Cost of Living in Western Province

Prices in Western Province (First-Level Administrative Unit in Sri Lanka)

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	1,323.11 Rs	500.00-2,500.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	7,004.17 Rs	5,000.00-10,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	2,294.69 Rs	1,800.00-3,000.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	710.69 Rs	450.00-1,000.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	988.18 Rs	760.00-1,500.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	793.97 Rs	400.00-1,200.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	233.77 Rs	150.00-400.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	112.39 Rs	80.00-200.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	527.29 Rs	400.00-620.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	161.81 Rs	108.86-408.23
White Rice (1 lb)	115.07 Rs	90.72-158.76
Eggs (12, Large Size)	557.58 Rs	360.00-696.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,813.22 Rs	612.35-3,855.54
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	624.32 Rs	430.91-952.55
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	1,075.18 Rs	725.75-1,587.58
Apples (1 lb)	948.96 Rs	272.16-1,315.42
Bananas (1 lb)	138.18 Rs	81.65-272.16
Oranges (1 lb)	706.02 Rs	226.80-1,360.78
Tomatoes (1 lb)	176.56 Rs	72.57-272.16
Potatoes (1 lb)	146.49 Rs	61.33-217.72
Onions (1 lb)	164.13 Rs	81.65-272.16
Lettuce (1 Head)	258.74 Rs	90.00-600.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	154.12 Rs	100.00-200.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	4,144.09 Rs	2,500.00-6,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	645.24 Rs	380.00-857.14
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	858.75 Rs	500.00-1,200.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	3,188.24 Rs	3,000.00-3,500.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	62.32 Rs	30.00-150.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	2,769.25 Rs	1,000.00-5,500.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	132.73 Rs	100.00-200.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	184.18 Rs	160.93-321.87
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	307.50 Rs	300.00-360.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	337.29 Rs	294.00-371.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	11,266,666.67 Rs	8,000,000.00-15,800,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	12,611,111.11 Rs	8,000,000.00-16,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	13,523.66 Rs	8,500.00-27,743.20
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	1,351.61 Rs	780.00-3,000.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	6,179.20 Rs	2,750.00-12,000.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	4,178.57 Rs	2,000.00-6,500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	1,981.25 Rs	1,000.00-2,800.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	1,175.00 Rs	800.00-1,500.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	12,166.67 Rs	5,000.00-20,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	193,750.00 Rs	100,000.00-1,400,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	8,550.00 Rs	3,500.00-20,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	5,708.33 Rs	3,000.00-12,500.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	24,205.56 Rs	8,000.00-35,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	12,411.76 Rs	5,000.00-30,000.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	123,708.84 Rs	45,000.00-250,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	63,779.11 Rs	25,000.00-185,928.57
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	294,408.43 Rs	150,000.00-468,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	108,249.87 Rs	50,000.00-180,000.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	105,810.21 Rs	74,999.38-124,489.04
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	35,545.17 Rs	29,999.75-46,451.13
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	73,040.00 Rs
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	13.35	9.50-18.00

Over the last 12 months, 727 data points were contributed by 187 people of this region.
Last update: 9 March 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.