Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sri Lanka is 3.82 times less expensive as compared to Mexico.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sri Lanka and Mexico. 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 Mexico.
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Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 15,000 MXN (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 90,000 LKR (279 USD) | 25,000 MXN (1,400 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 120,000 LKR (372 USD) | 35,000 MXN (1,960 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 8,000 MXN (448 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 12,000 MXN (672 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 16,000 MXN (896 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 7.5 % | 2.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 1 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 0.4 % | 0.1 to 1.2 % |
The average housing cost in Sri Lanka is 4.97 times less expensive than Mexico.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 200,000 LKR (620 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 46.65% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sri Lanka costs 1.81 times less compared to Mexico.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 75.78% less in Sri Lanka compared to Mexico.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
In Sri Lanka, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.17 times less expensive than the cost in Mexico.
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 40.03% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Apples (1 KG) | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 40 MXN (2.24 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.85 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 4,500 LKR (13.95 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 700 LKR (2.17 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Soft Drink | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 15 MXN (0.84 USD) |
Pizza for One | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 60 MXN (3.36 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 54.95% less in Sri Lanka compared to Mexico.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 2.33 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 8 MXN (0.45 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 2.90 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 2,000,000 LKR (6,200 USD) | 250,000 MXN (14,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 9 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 950 LKR (2.94 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.30 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sri Lanka compared to that of Mexico.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Doctor Visit | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Eye Exam | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 3.61 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Haircuts | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 60 MXN (3.36 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 3.67 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Summer Dress | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 1,200 MXN (67.20 USD) |
Men's Suit | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 6,000 MXN (336 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 250 MXN (14 USD) |
Socks For Men | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Socks For Women | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 8,000 LKR (24.80 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Sportswear | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 5.67 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Children's Jeans | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 1,200 MXN (67.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 3,500 MXN (196 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 5,000 MXN (280 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 4.32 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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PreSchool Fees | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 5,000 MXN (280 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 8,000 MXN (448 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 12,000 MXN (672 USD) |
Private School Fees | 80,000 LKR (248 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 150,000 LKR (465 USD) | 60,000 MXN (3,360 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 300,000 LKR (930 USD) | 120,000 MXN (6,720 USD) |
After School Activities | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Special Education Services | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 2,500 MXN (140 USD) |
Tutoring | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
School Supplies | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 5.99 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Bowling | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Mini Golf | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Video Games | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Streaming Services | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 6,000 MXN (336 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 7.16 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Language Classes | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Art Classes | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Music Lessons | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 4.22 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 15,000 MXN (840 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 LKR per hour (2.07 USD) | 200 MXN per hour (11.20 USD) |
Average Bonus | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 10,000 MXN (560 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 30 | 45 |
Median Household Income | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 60,000 MXN (3,360 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, you would earn 11.47 times less salary as compared to Mexico.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 700 MXN (39.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.86 times less in Sri Lanka, as compared to Mexico.
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