🍜
$2.59
870.5 LKR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.06
1,028 LKR Cappuccino
🚌
$11.4
3,838 LKR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$242.5
81,505 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 ≈ €307/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 ≈ €335/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
870.5 LKR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$2.51
843.6 LKR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$1.18
396.6 LKR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$0.87
292.4 LKR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$0.81
272.2 LKR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$0.60
201.7 LKR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.61
1,549 LKR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$1.23
413.4 LKR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$0.46
154.6 LKR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.32
443.7 LKR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$11.1
3,717 LKR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$0.92
309.2 LKR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.48
161.3 LKR
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
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—
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
—
—
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$48.5
16,301 LKR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$323.3
108,672 LKR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$242.5
81,505 LKR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$48.5
16,301 LKR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$103.5
34,776 LKR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$291.6
98,004 LKR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$113.9
38,265 LKR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$4.60
1,546 LKR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
—
—
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$11.1
3,741 LKR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$23.8
7,989 LKR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$26.4
8,887 LKR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$17.1
5,734 LKR
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$17,668
5,938,100 LKR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$0.43
144.5 LKR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$11.4
3,838 LKR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
—
—
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$1.99
668.8 LKR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
—
—
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
—
—
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.24
1,761 LKR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.57
1,200 LKR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.06
1,365 LKR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.37
460.5 LKR
🪥
Toothpaste
$0.50
168.1 LKR
💇
Men's Haircut
$3.23
1,086 LKR
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$12
4,030 LKR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$4.83
1,623 LKR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
—
—
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$22.2
7,451 LKR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$6.61
2,222 LKR
☕
Cappuccino
$3.06
1,028 LKR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.73
917.6 LKR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$434.7
146,103 LKR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
—
—
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$23.7
7,966 LKR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$3.58
1,203 LKR