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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 1.2 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.52 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 27.11 PLN (7.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

27.52 PLN
27.11 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.36 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 3.78 PLN (1.02 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.36 PLN
3.78 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 74.05 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 28.27 PLN (7.61 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

74.05 PLN
28.27 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.84 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 47.62 PLN (12.82 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

66.84 PLN
47.62 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 59.71 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 17.02 PLN (4.58 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

59.71 PLN
17.02 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 70.56 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 35.71 PLN (9.62 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

70.56 PLN
35.71 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.4 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 7.45 PLN (2.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.40 PLN
7.45 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.7 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.72 PLN (2.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

26.70 PLN
7.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.15 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 10.36 PLN (2.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.15 PLN
10.36 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 92.8 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 175.84 PLN (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

92.80 PLN
175.84 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.92 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 3.67 PLN (0.99 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.92 PLN
3.67 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.61 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.93 PLN (0.52 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.61 PLN
1.93 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 63.73 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 48.81 PLN (13.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

63.73 PLN
48.81 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.9 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.26 PLN (1.69 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United States.

5.90 PLN
6.26 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.89 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.85 PLN (1.31 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.89 PLN
4.85 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.24 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 20.9 PLN (5.63 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

21.24 PLN
20.90 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.89 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.06 PLN (1.09 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.89 PLN
4.06 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.71 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.02 PLN (0.81 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

30.71 PLN
3.02 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.35 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 121.58 PLN (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in the United States.

33.35 PLN
121.58 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.66 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.5 PLN (1.21 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 81% lower in Sri Lanka.

23.66 PLN
4.50 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.1 PLN (0.56 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.25 PLN
2.10 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.65 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 21.76 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 9.74 PLN (2.62 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

21.76 PLN
9.74 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.25 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.55 PLN (0.69 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

12.25 PLN
2.55 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.71 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.45 PLN (2.28 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

29.71 PLN
8.45 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 44.56 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 11.9 PLN (3.21 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

44.56 PLN
11.90 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.56 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.76 PLN (8.01 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

44.56 PLN
29.76 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 519.9 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 89.28 PLN (24.04 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

519.90 PLN
89.28 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.55 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 14.29 PLN (3.85 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

96.55 PLN
14.29 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.47 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.33 PLN (0.36 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 86% lower in Sri Lanka.

9.47 PLN
1.33 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 3.66 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.02 PLN (1.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 9% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
4.02 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.45 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.22 PLN (1.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

3.45 PLN
4.22 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 29.14 times more for transportation in the United States than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 490.19 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 17.86 PLN (4.81 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

490.19 PLN
17.86 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.77 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.6 PLN (0.16 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.77 PLN
0.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 155.97 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 2.38 PLN (0.64 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

155.97 PLN
2.38 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.06 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.19 PLN (0.32 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.06 PLN
1.19 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.53 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.43 PLN (0.38 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.53 PLN
1.43 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 74.27 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 11.9 PLN (3.21 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84% lower in Sri Lanka.

74.27 PLN
11.90 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 585.89 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 49.74 PLN (13.4 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Sri Lanka.

585.89 PLN
49.74 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 241.38 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 19.05 PLN (5.13 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

241.38 PLN
19.05 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.13 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 15069 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1255 PLN (337.83 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

15 069 PLN
1 255 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 9444 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 575.38 PLN (154.94 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

9 444 PLN
575.38 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 30531 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3149 PLN (847.9 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

30 531 PLN
3 149 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 19410 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1157 PLN (311.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94% lower in Sri Lanka.

19 410 PLN
1 157 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.3 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 64450 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 8329 PLN (2242.85 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

64 450 PLN
8 329 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 45217 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4886 PLN (1315.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

45 217 PLN
4 886 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 23.11 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 19107 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 826.9 PLN (222.67 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 95.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

19 107 PLN
826.90 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

385 PLN
162 PLN

Two stars

543 PLN
173 PLN

Three stars

725 PLN
264 PLN

Four stars

937 PLN
831 PLN

Five stars

2 232 PLN
2 005 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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