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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.03 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.86 EUR (3.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.4 EUR (7.54 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.86 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.66 EUR
0.89 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.93 EUR (14.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.67 EUR (7.86 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

11.93 EUR
6.67 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.78 EUR (11.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.24 EUR (13.24 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.78 EUR
11.24 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.36 EUR (8.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.02 EUR (4.73 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.36 EUR
4.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.55 EUR (23.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.43 EUR (9.93 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

19.55 EUR
8.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.75 EUR (3.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.76 EUR (2.07 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 36% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.75 EUR
1.76 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.19 EUR (4.93 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.82 EUR (2.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.19 EUR
1.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.43 EUR (4.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.44 EUR (2.88 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.43 EUR
2.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.14 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.2 EUR (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

25.14 EUR
40.20 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 25% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.16 EUR
0.87 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.89 EUR
0.46 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.15 EUR (10.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.52 EUR (13.57 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.15 EUR
11.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.50 EUR
1.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 EUR (1.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.54 EUR
1.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.93 EUR (5.81 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.65 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.38 EUR
0.96 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.71 EUR (0.84 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.14 EUR
0.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.32 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.79 EUR (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

16.32 EUR
27.79 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.09 EUR (3.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.09 EUR
1.06 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.62 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.72 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.4 EUR (5.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.3 EUR (2.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.40 EUR
2.30 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.42 EUR (2.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.6 EUR (0.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.42 EUR
0.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.44 EUR (8.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.99 EUR (2.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.44 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.8 EUR (8.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.81 EUR (3.31 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.80 EUR
2.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.2 EUR (10.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.20 EUR
7.02 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.01 EUR (108.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.07 EUR (24.82 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

92.01 EUR
21.07 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23 EUR (27.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.37 EUR (3.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

23.00 EUR
3.37 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.31 EUR (0.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.52 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.7 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.64 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.55 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.96 EUR (1.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.55 EUR
0.96 EUR

LPG 1L

1.08 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 47 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 214.02 EUR (252.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.21 EUR (4.96 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98% lower in Sri Lanka.

214.02 EUR
4.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.45 EUR (4.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.14 EUR (0.17 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.45 EUR
0.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.5 EUR (40.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.56 EUR (0.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

34.50 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.88 EUR (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.28 EUR (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.88 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.06 EUR (5.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.34 EUR (0.4 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.06 EUR
0.34 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.25 EUR (20.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.81 EUR (3.31 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

17.25 EUR
2.81 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.43 EUR (65.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.74 EUR (13.83 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

55.43 EUR
11.74 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.64 EUR (24.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.49 EUR (5.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

20.64 EUR
4.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.53 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2551 EUR (3004.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 296.01 EUR (348.7 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 551 EUR
296.01 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1903 EUR (2241.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 135.76 EUR (159.93 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

1 903 EUR
135.76 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4739 EUR (5582.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 742.95 EUR (875.19 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

4 739 EUR
742.95 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3164 EUR (3726.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 273.09 EUR (321.69 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

3 164 EUR
273.09 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.71 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 17449 EUR (20554.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1965 EUR (2315.04 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

17 449 EUR
1 965 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9703 EUR (11430.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1153 EUR (1358 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

9 703 EUR
1 153 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 17.5 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3415 EUR (4022.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 195.11 EUR (229.84 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

3 415 EUR
195.11 EUR

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

136 EUR
36.9 EUR

Two stars

104 EUR
39.6 EUR

Three stars

108 EUR
60.4 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
190 EUR

Five stars

358 EUR
458 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Sri Lanka: 20 cities, 690 hotels

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