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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 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 6.33 EUR (7.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.37 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.17 EUR
0.88 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.14 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 6.61 EUR (7.68 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

17.14 EUR
6.61 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.47 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.12 EUR (12.94 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

15.47 EUR
11.12 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.82 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 3.98 EUR (4.63 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

13.82 EUR
3.98 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.33 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 8.34 EUR (9.71 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

16.33 EUR
8.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.87 EUR
1.74 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.18 EUR
1.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.42 EUR (2.82 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 26% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.27 EUR
2.42 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.48 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 40.7 EUR (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

21.48 EUR
40.70 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 66% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.53 EUR
0.86 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.31 EUR
0.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.75 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 11.4 EUR (13.27 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

14.75 EUR
11.40 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.7 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

1.37 EUR
1.46 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.45 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 4.88 EUR (5.68 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.92 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.21 EUR
0.95 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.11 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 90% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.11 EUR
0.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.72 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 28.14 EUR (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in the United States.

7.72 EUR
28.14 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.48 EUR
1.05 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.14 EUR
0.49 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.61 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 5.04 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.28 EUR (2.65 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.04 EUR
2.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.84 EUR
0.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.88 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

6.88 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 73% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.31 EUR
2.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.95 EUR (8.09 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

10.31 EUR
6.95 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.33 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 20.86 EUR (24.27 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

120.33 EUR
20.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.35 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.34 EUR (3.88 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

22.35 EUR
3.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.19 EUR
0.31 EUR

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 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
0.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.14 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
0.98 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 28.87 times more for transportation in the United States than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.46 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 4.17 EUR (4.85 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

113.46 EUR
4.17 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.14 EUR (0.16 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

2.49 EUR
0.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.1 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

36.10 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 85% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.87 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.39 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.29 EUR
0.33 EUR

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 17.19 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

17.19 EUR
2.78 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.61 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 11.62 EUR (13.52 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

135.61 EUR
11.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.87 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 4.45 EUR (5.18 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 92% lower in Sri Lanka.

55.87 EUR
4.45 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.02 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 3488 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 293.09 EUR (340.99 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

3 488 EUR
293.09 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 2186 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 134.42 EUR (156.39 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

2 186 EUR
134.42 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 7066 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 735.6 EUR (855.83 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

7 066 EUR
735.60 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 4492 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 270.39 EUR (314.58 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 94% lower in Sri Lanka.

4 492 EUR
270.39 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.22 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 14917 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1946 EUR (2263.85 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 87% lower in Sri Lanka.

14 917 EUR
1 946 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 10466 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1141 EUR (1327.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

10 466 EUR
1 141 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 22.89 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4422 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 193.18 EUR (224.75 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 95.6% lower in Sri Lanka.

4 422 EUR
193.18 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.2 EUR
37.4 EUR

Two stars

126 EUR
40.1 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
61.1 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
192 EUR

Five stars

517 EUR
464 EUR

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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