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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 12.28 PLN (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.48 PLN (7.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.28 PLN
27.48 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.1 PLN (1.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.83 PLN (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.10 PLN
3.83 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.15 PLN (14.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.65 PLN (7.85 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 44% lower in Sri Lanka.

51.15 PLN
28.65 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.92 PLN (11.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48.26 PLN (13.22 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

41.92 PLN
48.26 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.57 PLN (8.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.25 PLN (4.73 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

31.57 PLN
17.25 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.85 PLN (22.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.2 PLN (9.91 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

83.85 PLN
36.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.79 PLN (3.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.55 PLN (2.07 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 36% lower in Sri Lanka.

11.79 PLN
7.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.95 PLN (4.92 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 7.83 PLN (2.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

17.95 PLN
7.83 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.7 PLN (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.5 PLN (2.88 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.70 PLN
10.50 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 108.09 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 172.86 PLN (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

108.09 PLN
172.86 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.98 PLN (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.72 PLN (1.02 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.98 PLN
3.72 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.09 PLN (2.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.96 PLN (0.54 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.09 PLN
1.96 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.26 PLN (10.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.47 PLN (13.55 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

39.26 PLN
49.47 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.41 PLN (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.34 PLN (1.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.41 PLN
6.34 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.61 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.92 PLN (1.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.61 PLN
4.92 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.34 PLN (3.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.18 PLN (5.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.34 PLN
21.18 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.92 PLN (1.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.12 PLN (1.13 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.92 PLN
4.12 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.17 PLN (2.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.07 PLN (0.84 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.17 PLN
3.07 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 70.2 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 119.52 PLN (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

70.20 PLN
119.52 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.27 PLN (3.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.56 PLN (1.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.27 PLN
4.56 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.95 PLN (1.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.13 PLN (0.58 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.95 PLN
2.13 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.71 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 18.89 PLN (5.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.87 PLN (2.7 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.89 PLN
9.87 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.36 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.58 PLN (0.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.36 PLN
2.58 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.91 PLN (8.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.57 PLN (2.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

31.91 PLN
8.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.15 PLN (7.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.07 PLN (3.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

29.15 PLN
12.07 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.46 PLN (10.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 30.16 PLN (8.26 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

39.46 PLN
30.16 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 394.57 PLN (108.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 90.49 PLN (24.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

394.57 PLN
90.49 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.64 PLN (27.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.48 PLN (3.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

98.64 PLN
14.48 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.51 PLN (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.35 PLN (0.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.51 PLN
1.35 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.69 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.04 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.95 PLN (1.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.04 PLN
3.95 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.67 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.15 PLN (1.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.67 PLN
4.15 PLN

LPG 1L

4.66 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 46.89 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 917.82 PLN (251.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.1 PLN (4.96 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98% lower in Sri Lanka.

917.82 PLN
18.10 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.8 PLN (4.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.6 PLN (0.17 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.80 PLN
0.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 147.96 PLN (40.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.41 PLN (0.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

147.96 PLN
2.41 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.33 PLN (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.21 PLN (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.33 PLN
1.21 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.7 PLN (5.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.45 PLN (0.4 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

21.70 PLN
1.45 PLN

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 73.98 PLN (20.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.07 PLN (3.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

73.98 PLN
12.07 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 237.73 PLN (65.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 50.41 PLN (13.81 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

237.73 PLN
50.41 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 88.53 PLN (24.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.3 PLN (5.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

88.53 PLN
19.30 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.52 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 10940 PLN (2996.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1271 PLN (348.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

10 940 PLN
1 271 PLN

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 8162 PLN (2235.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 583.14 PLN (159.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

8 162 PLN
583.14 PLN

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 20325 PLN (5567.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3191 PLN (874.16 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

20 325 PLN
3 191 PLN

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 13567 PLN (3716.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1173 PLN (321.32 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

13 567 PLN
1 173 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.69 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 74830 PLN (20497.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8441 PLN (2312.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

74 830 PLN
8 441 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 41614 PLN (11399.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4952 PLN (1356.41 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

41 614 PLN
4 952 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 17.47 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14644 PLN (4011.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 838.06 PLN (229.57 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

14 644 PLN
838.06 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

584 PLN
159 PLN

Two stars

446 PLN
170 PLN

Three stars

466 PLN
260 PLN

Four stars

605 PLN
817 PLN

Five stars

1 539 PLN
1 971 PLN

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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