Cost of Living in Nuwara Eliya
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₨1,265.66 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₨8,250.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₨2,500.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₨730.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨1,000.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₨832.06 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨125.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₨86.91 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₨530.72 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₨164.96 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₨116.96 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₨556.32 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₨2,069.53 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₨731.09 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₨1,117.17 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₨991.31 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₨124.48 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₨659.91 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₨195.95 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₨153.77 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₨120.58 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₨300.82 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₨147.16 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₨4,250.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₨637.82 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨986.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₨3,400.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ? | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₨130.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₨193.12 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₨300.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₨448.96 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₨14,500,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₨13,437,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₨19,473.35 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₨1,408.36 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₨6,879.23 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ? | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₨1,500.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₨12,500.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₨400,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₨6,000.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₨5,500.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₨26,166.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₨13,818.18 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ? | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ? | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ? | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.69 | |
Prices in Nuwara Eliya
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Last update: 20 October 2025
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