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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Sri Lanka - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.09 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 27.51 PLN (7.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United States.

27.09 PLN
27.51 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 3.83 PLN (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.21 PLN
3.83 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.89 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 28.69 PLN (7.85 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

72.89 PLN
28.69 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.8 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 48.32 PLN (13.22 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

65.80 PLN
48.32 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.78 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 17.28 PLN (4.73 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

58.78 PLN
17.28 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.45 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 36.24 PLN (9.91 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

69.45 PLN
36.24 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.21 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 7.56 PLN (2.07 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.21 PLN
7.56 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.28 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.84 PLN (2.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

26.28 PLN
7.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.93 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 10.51 PLN (2.88 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.93 PLN
10.51 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.35 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 173.09 PLN (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

91.35 PLN
173.09 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.75 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 3.73 PLN (1.02 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.75 PLN
3.73 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.31 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.96 PLN (0.54 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.31 PLN
1.96 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.73 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 49.54 PLN (13.55 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 21% lower in Sri Lanka.

62.73 PLN
49.54 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.35 PLN (1.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in the United States.

5.81 PLN
6.35 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.66 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.93 PLN (1.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.66 PLN
4.93 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.91 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 21.21 PLN (5.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

20.91 PLN
21.21 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.67 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.12 PLN (1.13 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.67 PLN
4.12 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.23 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.07 PLN (0.84 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

30.23 PLN
3.07 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.83 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 119.68 PLN (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in the United States.

32.83 PLN
119.68 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.29 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.57 PLN (1.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

23.29 PLN
4.57 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.13 PLN (0.58 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.10 PLN
2.13 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.51 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.42 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 9.89 PLN (2.7 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

21.42 PLN
9.89 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.06 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.59 PLN (0.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.06 PLN
2.59 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.24 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.58 PLN (2.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

29.24 PLN
8.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.87 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 12.08 PLN (3.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

43.87 PLN
12.08 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.87 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 30.2 PLN (8.26 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

43.87 PLN
30.20 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.76 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 90.61 PLN (24.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

511.76 PLN
90.61 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.04 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 14.5 PLN (3.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

95.04 PLN
14.50 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.32 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.35 PLN (0.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.32 PLN
1.35 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.96 PLN (1.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United States.

3.60 PLN
3.96 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.15 PLN (1.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
4.15 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 28.27 times more for transportation in the United States than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 482.52 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 18.12 PLN (4.96 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

482.52 PLN
18.12 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.6 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.6 PLN (0.17 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.60 PLN
0.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.53 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 2.42 PLN (0.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

153.53 PLN
2.42 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.21 PLN (0.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.93 PLN
1.21 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.24 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.45 PLN (0.4 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.24 PLN
1.45 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States 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 73.11 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 12.08 PLN (3.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

73.11 PLN
12.08 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.72 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 50.48 PLN (13.81 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

576.72 PLN
50.48 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.61 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 19.33 PLN (5.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

237.61 PLN
19.33 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.77 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14833 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1273 PLN (348.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

14 833 PLN
1 273 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 9296 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 583.92 PLN (159.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

9 296 PLN
583.92 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 30053 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3195 PLN (874.16 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

30 053 PLN
3 195 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 19106 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1175 PLN (321.32 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

19 106 PLN
1 175 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.05 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 63441 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 8453 PLN (2312.33 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

63 441 PLN
8 453 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 44509 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4958 PLN (1356.41 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

44 509 PLN
4 958 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 22.41 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18808 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 839.17 PLN (229.57 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 95.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

18 808 PLN
839.17 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
159 PLN

Two stars

535 PLN
170 PLN

Three stars

713 PLN
260 PLN

Four stars

923 PLN
818 PLN

Five stars

2 197 PLN
1 973 PLN

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

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