Common information

Capital
Colombo
Language
Sinhala, Tamil
Currency
Sri Lanka Rupee
Population
20 277 597
Phone code
+94

Cost of living and prices in Sri Lanka

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre134USD/month
in city centre208USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre289USD/month
in city centre653USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people23 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg12 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle13 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass passUSD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc34,832 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc40,403 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month13 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair30 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc20 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair64 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair36 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month50 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 monthUSD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom208 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom134 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom653 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom289 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,001 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,586 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month200 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year18.11

List of largest cities in Sri Lanka

Ratings

Main factors in Sri Lanka

Leisure quality
8.2
Quality of life
7.4
Travelers rating
7.1
Travelers rating
4.2
English speaking
7.1
Nightlife
5
Coworking spaces
6.4
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
6.4

Safety in Sri Lanka

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
6.6
Racial tolerance
4.6
Female friendly
7.3
Friendliness to foreigners
9.1
Stability of the state
4
Conditions for starting a business
7.1
Freedom of the press
2

Availability of prices in Sri Lanka

Cost of living
7.9
Rent, price
9.3
Products, price
7.8
Restaurants, price
8.8
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Sri Lanka

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
9.5
Availability of air conditioners
6.4
Air quality
6

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Sri Lanka

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 37 36 36 35 35 37 35 39 36 38 36 37 39
Average high, °C 29 28 28 28 28 29 30 30 30 29 29 29 29
Average temperature, °C 27 26 26 26 26 26 27 28 28 28 28 28 27
Average low, °C 24 24 23 23 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 24
Record low, °C 21 19 18 18 16 18 19 21 21 18 20 19 16
Rain, days 7 12 9 8 6 5 6 8 11 9 7 6 93
Fog, days 1 3 4 4 3 5 5 2 1 0 1 0 27
Thunderstorms, days 3 4 6 4 2 2 6 10 8 2 2 2 49
Average precipitation, mm. 132 303 316 213 111 65 94 182 234 144 103 89 1988
Relative humidity, % 61 62 62 58 57 56 56 58 62 63 63 62 60
Relative humidity morning, % 78 81 83 81 77 80 81 81 78 76 76 75 79
Relative humidity evening, % 65 66 65 61 57 57 58 62 65 64 64 64 62
Wind speed, km/h 9 8 8 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 9 9
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 12
Dew point, °C 23 23 22 22 21 21 22 23 24 23 23 23 268
Growing degree-day, °C 518 512 481 487 483 454 530 544 565 527 541 539 6182
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 19 18 16 15 17 21 23 21 20 19 19 19 19