Cost of Living in Sri Lanka
Summary of cost of living in Sri Lanka:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,779.5$ (550,270.9Rs), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 482.9$ (149,335.3Rs), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Sri Lanka is, on average, 51.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Sri Lanka is, on average, 80.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 Rs | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 6,000.00 Rs | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 2,000.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 700.00 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,000.00 Rs | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 790.23 Rs | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 219.70 Rs | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 108.79 Rs | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 518.78 Rs | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 157.40 Rs | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 112.17 Rs | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 542.08 Rs | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,828.19 Rs | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 612.65 Rs | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,071.07 Rs | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 882.74 Rs | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 133.60 Rs | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 665.62 Rs | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 183.43 Rs | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 143.96 Rs | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 155.60 Rs | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 268.45 Rs | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 157.59 Rs | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4,000.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 650.41 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 838.95 Rs | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3,200.00 Rs | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 Rs | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,750.00 Rs | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 130.00 Rs | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 177.03 Rs | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 Rs | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 337.55 Rs | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 10,000,000.00 Rs | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 12,458,333.33 Rs | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 14,068.93 Rs | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,318.42 Rs | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 4,869.06 Rs | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 3,930.00 Rs | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,927.78 Rs | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,000.00 Rs | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 11,166.67 Rs | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 199,400.00 Rs | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 8,384.62 Rs | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 5,266.67 Rs | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 23,309.52 Rs | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 10,666.67 Rs | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 109,852.72 Rs | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 55,819.27 Rs | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 248,633.25 Rs | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 82,473.68 Rs | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 103,901.64 Rs | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 33,165.26 Rs | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 66,890.65 Rs | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.88 | |
Prices in Sri Lanka
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Last update: 6 February 2026
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Last update: 6 February 2026
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Sri Lanka:
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Cost of Living in Eastern Province
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Cost of Living in Southern Province
Cost of Living in Uva Province
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Cost of Living in Eastern Province
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Cost of Living in North Western Province
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Cost of Living in Southern Province
Cost of Living in Uva Province
Cost of Living in Western Province
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