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

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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Sri Lanka vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times less for grocery shopping in Sri Lanka than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.55 USD in Sri Lanka and 7.41 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in the United States.

7.55 USD
7.41 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.05 USD in Sri Lanka and 2.52 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.05 USD
2.52 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.87 USD in Sri Lanka and 19.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.87 USD
19.94 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.26 USD in Sri Lanka and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.26 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.74 USD in Sri Lanka and 16.08 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.74 USD
16.08 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.94 USD in Sri Lanka and 19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.94 USD
19.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.07 USD in Sri Lanka and 3.34 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.07 USD
3.34 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.15 USD for 12 eggs in Sri Lanka and 7.19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.15 USD
7.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 USD in Sri Lanka and 3.81 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.88 USD
3.81 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 47.35 USD in Sri Lanka and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

47.35 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 USD in Sri Lanka and 2.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.02 USD
2.94 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.54 USD in Sri Lanka and 5.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.54 USD
5.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.59 USD in Sri Lanka and 17.16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.59 USD
17.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 USD in Sri Lanka and 1.59 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

1.74 USD
1.59 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.35 USD in Sri Lanka and 4.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.35 USD
4.01 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.82 USD in Sri Lanka and 5.72 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United States.

5.82 USD
5.72 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.13 USD in Sri Lanka and 3.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.13 USD
3.74 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.84 USD in Sri Lanka and 8.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.84 USD
8.27 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.74 USD in Sri Lanka and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in the United States.

32.74 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.25 USD in Sri Lanka and 6.37 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.25 USD
6.37 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.58 USD in Sri Lanka and 2.49 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.58 USD
2.49 USD

Restaurant

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Sri Lanka vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.5 times less for meals in restaurants in Sri Lanka than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.71 USD in Sri Lanka and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.71 USD
5.86 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.71 USD in Sri Lanka and 3.3 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.71 USD
3.30 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.35 USD in Sri Lanka and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.35 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.31 USD in Sri Lanka and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.31 USD
12.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.29 USD in Sri Lanka and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.29 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.86 USD in Sri Lanka and 140 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

24.86 USD
140.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.98 USD in Sri Lanka and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.98 USD
26.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.37 USD in Sri Lanka and 2.55 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.37 USD
2.55 USD

Fuel

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Sri Lanka vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Sri Lanka than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.08 USD in Sri Lanka and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

1.08 USD
0.99 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.14 USD in Sri Lanka and 0.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

1.14 USD
0.93 USD

Transportation

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Sri Lanka vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 28.19 times less for transportation in Sri Lanka than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 4.97 USD in Sri Lanka and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.97 USD
132.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.17 USD in Sri Lanka and 2.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.17 USD
2.90 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 0.66 USD in Sri Lanka and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.66 USD
42.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.33 USD in Sri Lanka and 2.17 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.33 USD
2.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.4 USD in Sri Lanka and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.40 USD
4.99 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.31 USD in Sri Lanka and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.31 USD
20.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 13.85 USD in Sri Lanka and 157.77 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.85 USD
157.77 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.3 USD in Sri Lanka and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.30 USD
65.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Sri Lanka vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.73 times less for renting an apartment in Sri Lanka than in the United States.

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 349.32 USD in Sri Lanka and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

349.32 USD
4 058 USD

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 160.21 USD in Sri Lanka and 2543 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

160.21 USD
2 543 USD

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 876.73 USD in Sri Lanka and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

876.73 USD
8 221 USD

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 322.26 USD in Sri Lanka and 5227 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

322.26 USD
5 227 USD

Flats for sale

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Sri Lanka vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.03 times less for buying an apartment in Sri Lanka than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2319 USD in Sri Lanka and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 319 USD
17 355 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1360 USD in Sri Lanka and 12176 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

1 360 USD
12 176 USD

Salary

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Sri Lanka vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Sri Lanka is 22.35 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 230.24 USD in Sri Lanka and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 95.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

230.24 USD
5 145 USD

Hotels

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

One star

43.5 USD
104 USD

Two stars

46.6 USD
146 USD

Three stars

71.1 USD
195 USD

Four stars

224 USD
252 USD

Five stars

540 USD
601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Sri Lanka: 20 cities, 690 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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