Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Sri Lanka
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Economic & Living Costs in Sri Lanka
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
450-2500 LKR
Avg: 1475 LKR
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
4600-10000 LKR
Avg: 7300 LKR
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
1800-3000 LKR
Avg: 2400 LKR
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
470-1000 LKR
Avg: 735 LKR
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
40000-250000 LKR
Avg: 145000 LKR
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
20000-124701.36 LKR
Avg: 72350.68 LKR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
75000-468000 LKR
Avg: 271500 LKR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
35000-167780.01 LKR
Avg: 101390 LKR
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
30-120 LKR
Avg: 75 LKR
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
950-2100 LKR
Avg: 1525 LKR
Monthly Transport Pass
500-5500 LKR
Avg: 3000 LKR
Gasoline (1L)
294-380 LKR
Avg: 337 LKR
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
8500-30000 LKR
Avg: 19250 LKR
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
2000-10000 LKR
Avg: 6000 LKR
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
750-2800 LKR
Avg: 1775 LKR
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
310-631.06 LKR
Avg: 470.53 LKR
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
120-400 LKR
Avg: 260 LKR
Eggs (12)
360-720 LKR
Avg: 540 LKR
Local Cheese (1kg)
1350-8500 LKR
Avg: 4925 LKR
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
2000-6500 LKR
Avg: 4250 LKR
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
1250-3000 LKR
Avg: 2125 LKR
Cinema Ticket
750-1500 LKR
Avg: 1125 LKR
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
5000-20000 LKR
Avg: 12500 LKR
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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