Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sri Lanka is 2.41 times less expensive as compared to Republic of the Congo.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sri Lanka and Republic of the Congo. 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 Republic of the Congo.
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 Indicators  | Sri Lanka  | Republic of the Congo  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 450,000 XAF (720 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 90,000 LKR (279 USD) | 800,000 XAF (1,280 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 120,000 LKR (372 USD) | 1,200,000 XAF (1,920 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 300,000 XAF (480 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 550,000 XAF (880 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 800,000 XAF (1,280 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7.5 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.2 to 0.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Sri Lanka is 4.99 times less expensive than Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 200,000 LKR (620 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 35,000 XAF (56 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 37.56% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sri Lanka costs 2.58 times more compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 85.72% less in Sri Lanka compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 3,500 XAF (5.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
In Sri Lanka, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 3.30 times less expensive than the cost in Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 56.27% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 1,800 XAF (2.88 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 1,800 XAF (2.88 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 2.67 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 4,500 LKR (13.95 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 700 LKR (2.17 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 600 XAF (0.96 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 73.44% less in Sri Lanka compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 4,500 XAF (7.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.60 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 700 XAF (1.12 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 350,000 XAF (560 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 9.77 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 2,000,000 LKR (6,200 USD) | 8,000,000 XAF (12,800 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 9 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 950 LKR (2.94 USD) | 4,800 XAF (7.68 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 6,000 XAF 9.60 USD |
You would have to pay 2.12 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sri Lanka compared to that of Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 80,000 XAF (128 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 13,000 XAF (20.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.50 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Spa Treatment  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Haircuts  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 2.15 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 120,000 XAF (192 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 22,000 XAF (35.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 22,000 XAF (35.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 18,000 XAF (28.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 18,000 XAF (28.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 8,000 LKR (24.80 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Sportswear  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.85 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 35,000 XAF (56 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.36 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 70,000 XAF (112 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 90,000 XAF (144 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 80,000 LKR (248 USD) | 130,000 XAF (208 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 150,000 LKR (465 USD) | 400,000 XAF (640 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 300,000 LKR (930 USD) | 800,000 XAF (1,280 USD) |
After School Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Tutoring  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.20 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 7,000 XAF (11.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Bowling  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 2.66 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.43 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 600,000 XAF (960 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 350,000 XAF (560 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 LKR per hour (2.07 USD) | 5,000 XAF per hour (8 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 30 | 35 |
Median Household Income  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 1,200,000 XAF (1,920 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, you would earn 6.87 times less salary as compared to Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.03 times less in Sri Lanka, as compared to Republic of the Congo.
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