Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

About Sri Lanka

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$238
Family of 4 / mo
$596
Internet
21.89Mbps
Interest rate
8.25%
Inflation
-0.43%
Population
22.04M

Sri Lanka is a beautiful island country located in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. Known for its stunning beaches, lush green hills, and rich history, Sri Lanka is a popular destination for travelers. The country has a diverse culture, influenced by its many ethnic groups, including Sinhalese, Tamils, and Moors.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $36.98
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $32.3
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $18.69
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $66.38

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.04
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $214.14

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $0.49
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $2.51
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $1.75
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.23
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $2.05

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $1.97
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $15.34
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $5.01

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $6.92
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $4
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $0.86
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $3.13
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.41
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.24
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.03
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $1.13
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.47
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $9.64
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $7.01
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $4.37

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $220.51
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $329.74
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $127.63
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $740
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $294
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $128.24

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $14.39
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $5.31
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $3.62
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $45.83
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $858.91

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $0.5
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $0.34
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $27,193
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $0.53
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $4.38
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $44,249
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.22

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $15.81
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $39.03
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