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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 1.01 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.36 EUR (2.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.9 EUR (5.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.36 EUR
4.90 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.49 EUR
0.83 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.21 EUR (14.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.2 EUR (7.27 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.21 EUR
6.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.54 EUR (12.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.26 EUR (8.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.54 EUR
7.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.95 EUR (9.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.23 EUR (4.95 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.95 EUR
4.23 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.39 EUR (18.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.55 EUR (6.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

15.39 EUR
5.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.38 EUR (1.62 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 41% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.34 EUR
1.38 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.04 EUR (3.57 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.91 EUR (2.24 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.04 EUR
1.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.95 EUR (2.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.79 EUR
1.95 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.26 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 40.4 EUR (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

25.26 EUR
40.40 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.02 EUR
0.90 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.36 EUR
0.67 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.35 EUR (8.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.84 EUR (9.19 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.35 EUR
7.84 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.36 EUR
1.26 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.29 EUR
0.76 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.33 EUR (2.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.81 EUR (4.46 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.33 EUR
3.81 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.30 EUR
1.10 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.12 EUR
0.68 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.41 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.93 EUR (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

16.41 EUR
27.93 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.83 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.35 EUR
0.45 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.25 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 4.02 EUR (4.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.64 EUR (1.92 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.02 EUR
1.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.11 EUR (2.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.11 EUR
0.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.02 EUR
1.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.85 EUR (6.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.99 EUR (2.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.85 EUR
1.99 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.19 EUR (9.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.55 EUR (5.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.19 EUR
4.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.95 EUR (96.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.81 EUR (15.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

81.95 EUR
12.81 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.56 EUR (20.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

17.56 EUR
1.49 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.21 EUR (0.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.62 EUR
0.21 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.53 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.55 EUR
0.89 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.49 EUR
1.10 EUR

LPG 1L

1.20 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 41.65 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 184.38 EUR (216.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

184.38 EUR
4.27 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.04 EUR (3.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.04 EUR
0.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.72 EUR (39.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

33.72 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.28 EUR (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.99 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.68 EUR (5.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.28 EUR (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.68 EUR
0.28 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 14.05 EUR (16.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.05 EUR
2.85 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.74 EUR (58.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.59 EUR (12.41 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

49.74 EUR
10.59 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.59 EUR (15.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.59 EUR
4.27 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.74 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 2393 EUR (2804.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 308.81 EUR (361.95 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 393 EUR
308.81 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 1696 EUR (1987.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 127.56 EUR (149.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

1 696 EUR
127.56 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 4264 EUR (4997.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 585.64 EUR (686.4 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

4 264 EUR
585.64 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 2877 EUR (3371.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 262.85 EUR (308.07 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 877 EUR
262.85 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.97 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 14078 EUR (16499.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1642 EUR (1924.06 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

14 078 EUR
1 642 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 8594 EUR (10072.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1203 EUR (1409.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86% lower in Sri Lanka.

8 594 EUR
1 203 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 20.13 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3550 EUR (4161.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 176.39 EUR (206.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 95% lower in Sri Lanka.

3 550 EUR
176.39 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

136 EUR
37.1 EUR

Two stars

104 EUR
39.8 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
60.7 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
191 EUR

Five stars

360 EUR
461 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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