🍜
$2.59
860 LKR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.06
1,016 LKR Cappuccino
🚌
$11.4
3,792 LKR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$242.5
80,519 LKR Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Sri Lanka alone?
To live in Kandy on a moderate budget, you'll need around $418/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($243), weekday lunches out ($52), weekend casual meals ($20), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($92), a monthly transit pass ($11), and a few taxi rides (). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Sri Lanka for two?
If there are two of you, plan on around $350 ≈ €313/month — a proper apartment ($243), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Sri Lanka?
With a child, the total comes to around $382 ≈ €342/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$2.59
860 LKR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$2.51
833.4 LKR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$1.18
391.8 LKR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$0.87
288.9 LKR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$0.81
269 LKR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$0.60
199.2 LKR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.61
1,531 LKR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$1.23
408.4 LKR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$0.46
152.7 LKR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.32
438.3 LKR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$11.1
3,672 LKR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$0.92
305.5 LKR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.48
159.4 LKR
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
—
—
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
—
—
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$48.5
16,104 LKR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$323.3
107,358 LKR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$242.5
80,519 LKR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$48.5
16,104 LKR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$103.5
34,356 LKR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$291.6
96,819 LKR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$113.9
37,802 LKR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$4.60
1,527 LKR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
—
—
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$11.1
3,696 LKR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$23.8
7,893 LKR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$26.4
8,779 LKR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$17.1
5,665 LKR
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$17,668
5,866,294 LKR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$0.43
142.8 LKR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$11.4
3,792 LKR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
—
—
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$1.99
660.8 LKR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
—
—
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
—
—
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.24
1,740 LKR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.57
1,185 LKR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.06
1,348 LKR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.37
454.9 LKR
🪥
Toothpaste
$0.50
166 LKR
💇
Men's Haircut
$3.23
1,072 LKR
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$12
3,981 LKR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$4.83
1,604 LKR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
—
—
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$22.2
7,361 LKR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$6.61
2,195 LKR
☕
Cappuccino
$3.06
1,016 LKR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.73
906.5 LKR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$434.7
144,337 LKR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
—
—
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$23.7
7,869 LKR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$3.58
1,189 LKR