Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sri Lanka is 1.52 times less expensive as compared to Somalia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sri Lanka and Somalia. 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 Somalia.
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 Indicators  | Sri Lanka  | Somalia  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 90,000 LKR (279 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 120,000 LKR (372 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7.5 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.2 to 0.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Sri Lanka is 1.05 times less expensive than Somalia.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 200,000 LKR (620 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 33.30% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sri Lanka costs 1.45 times less compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 69.86% less in Sri Lanka compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
In Sri Lanka, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 4.31 times more expensive than the cost in Somalia.
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 802.78% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 6.89 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 4,500 LKR (13.95 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 700 LKR (2.17 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 92.06% less in Sri Lanka compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 4.94 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 7.66 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 2,000,000 LKR (6,200 USD) | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 9 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 950 LKR (2.94 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 10,000 SOS 18 USD |
You would have to pay 1.05 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sri Lanka compared to that of Somalia.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 4.71 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 4.34 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 8,000 LKR (24.80 USD) | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) |
Sportswear  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 8.09 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.74 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 80,000 LKR (248 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 150,000 LKR (465 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 300,000 LKR (930 USD) | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) |
After School Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Tutoring  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.47 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Bowling  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 7.42 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.55 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 LKR per hour (2.07 USD) | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 3 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 30 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, you would earn 1.05 times more salary as compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.24 times less in Sri Lanka, as compared to Somalia.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Sri Lanka and Somalia.
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