Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sri Lanka is 2.66 times less expensive as compared to Jamaica.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sri Lanka and Jamaica. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Sri Lanka and Jamaica.
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 Indicators  | Sri Lanka  | Jamaica  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 110,000 JMD (704 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 90,000 LKR (279 USD) | 180,000 JMD (1,152 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 120,000 LKR (372 USD) | 250,000 JMD (1,600 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 60,000 JMD (384 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 90,000 JMD (576 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 130,000 JMD (832 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7.5 % | 8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.2 to 0.4 % | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Sri Lanka is 4.14 times less expensive than Jamaica.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 200,000 LKR (620 USD) | 250,000 JMD (1,600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 7,000 JMD (44.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 61.57% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sri Lanka costs 2.58 times less compared to Jamaica.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 74.88% less in Sri Lanka compared to Jamaica.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 350 JMD (2.24 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 250 JMD (1.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 70 JMD (0.45 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 150 JMD (0.96 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
In Sri Lanka, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.64 times less expensive than the cost in Jamaica.
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 49.54% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 500 JMD (3.20 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 250 JMD (1.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 350 JMD (2.24 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 250 JMD (1.60 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 400 JMD (2.56 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 2.30 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 4,500 LKR (13.95 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 700 LKR (2.17 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 150 JMD (0.96 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 66.31% less in Sri Lanka compared to Jamaica.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 700 JMD (4.48 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 2.34 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 150 JMD (0.96 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 20,000 JMD (128 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 400 JMD (2.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 100 JMD (0.64 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 100 JMD (0.64 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 2.95 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 2,000,000 LKR (6,200 USD) | 2,500,000 JMD (16,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 50,000 JMD (320 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 9 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 950 LKR (2.94 USD) | 750 JMD (4.80 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 500 JMD 3.20 USD |
You would have to pay 2.61 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sri Lanka compared to that of Jamaica.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 8,000 JMD (51.20 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 500 JMD (3.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 50,000 JMD (320 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 2.59 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Haircuts  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.45 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 8,000 JMD (51.20 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 4,500 JMD (28.80 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 15,000 JMD (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 8,000 JMD (51.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 8,000 LKR (24.80 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Sportswear  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.60 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 30,000 JMD (192 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 25,000 JMD (160 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 15,000 JMD (96 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 2.11 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 20,000 JMD (128 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 50,000 JMD (320 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 60,000 JMD (384 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 80,000 LKR (248 USD) | 100,000 JMD (640 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 150,000 LKR (465 USD) | 80,000 JMD (512 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 300,000 LKR (930 USD) | 200,000 JMD (1,280 USD) |
After School Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 7,000 JMD (44.80 USD) |
Tutoring  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.57 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Bowling  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 2.77 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.72 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 150,000 JMD (960 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 100,000 JMD (640 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 LKR per hour (2.07 USD) | 333.33 JMD per hour (2.13 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 30 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 200,000 JMD (1,280 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, you would earn 5.74 times less salary as compared to Jamaica.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 4,500 JMD (28.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.42 times less in Sri Lanka, as compared to Jamaica.
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