Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sri Lanka is 8.40 times less expensive as compared to Qatar.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sri Lanka and Qatar. 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 Qatar.
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 Indicators  | Sri Lanka  | Qatar  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 8,000 QAR (2,160 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 90,000 LKR (279 USD) | 12,000 QAR (3,240 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 120,000 LKR (372 USD) | 18,000 QAR (4,860 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 5,000 QAR (1,350 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 8,000 QAR (2,160 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 12,000 QAR (3,240 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7.5 % | 1.8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 1.2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.2 to 0.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Sri Lanka is 13.00 times less expensive than Qatar.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 200,000 LKR (620 USD) | 25,000 QAR (6,750 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 500 QAR (135 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 90.74% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sri Lanka costs 10.89 times less compared to Qatar.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 100 QAR (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 100 QAR (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 86.60% less in Sri Lanka compared to Qatar.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 8 QAR (2.16 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 5 QAR (1.35 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 1 QAR (0.27 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 3 QAR (0.81 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 12 QAR (3.24 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 40 QAR (10.80 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 25 QAR (6.75 USD) |
In Sri Lanka, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.09 times less expensive than the cost in Qatar.
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 60.30% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 8 QAR (2.16 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 7 QAR (1.89 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 4 QAR (1.08 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 15 QAR (4.05 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 200 LKR (0.62 USD) | 6 QAR (1.62 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 9 QAR (2.43 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 2.73 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 50 QAR (13.50 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 4,500 LKR (13.95 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 700 LKR (2.17 USD) | 30 QAR (8.10 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 15 QAR (4.05 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 5 QAR (1.35 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 60 QAR (16.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 50 QAR (13.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 20 QAR (5.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 69.63% less in Sri Lanka compared to Qatar.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 100 QAR (27 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 30 QAR (8.10 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 15 QAR (4.05 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 70 QAR (18.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 120 QAR (32.40 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 4.14 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 5 QAR (1.35 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 2 QAR (0.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 LKR (0.31 USD) | 20 QAR (5.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 LKR (0.15 USD) | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 3.25 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 2,000,000 LKR (6,200 USD) | 100,000 QAR (27,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 500 QAR (135 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 3,000 QAR (810 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 600 QAR (162 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 9 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 250 LKR (0.78 USD) | 2.50 QAR (0.68 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 950 LKR (2.94 USD) | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 4.46 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sri Lanka compared to that of Qatar.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 250 QAR (67.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 1,500 QAR (405 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 1,000 QAR (270 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 100 QAR (27 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 80 QAR (21.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 30 QAR (8.10 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 800 QAR (216 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 500 QAR (135 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 6.28 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 1,000 QAR (270 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 500 QAR (135 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 250 QAR (67.50 USD) |
Haircuts  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 100 QAR (27 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 LKR (1.24 USD) | 20 QAR (5.40 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 150 LKR (0.46 USD) | 10 QAR (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 6.09 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 600 QAR (162 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 250 QAR (67.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 1,500 QAR (405 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 250 QAR (67.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 350 QAR (94.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 6,000 LKR (18.60 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 250 QAR (67.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 50 QAR (13.50 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 60 QAR (16.20 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 20 QAR (5.40 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 300 LKR (0.93 USD) | 20 QAR (5.40 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 8,000 LKR (24.80 USD) | 500 QAR (135 USD) |
Sportswear  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 4.95 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 3,500 LKR (10.85 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 250 QAR (67.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 2,000 QAR (540 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 25,000 LKR (77.50 USD) | 1,500 QAR (405 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 20,000 LKR (62 USD) | 1,000 QAR (270 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 800 QAR (216 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 1,000 QAR (270 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 6.91 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 LKR (93 USD) | 2,500 QAR (675 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 5,000 QAR (1,350 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 8,000 QAR (2,160 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 80,000 LKR (248 USD) | 12,000 QAR (3,240 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 150,000 LKR (465 USD) | 25,000 QAR (6,750 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 300,000 LKR (930 USD) | 40,000 QAR (10,800 USD) |
After School Activities  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 500 QAR (135 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 15,000 LKR (46.50 USD) | 1,200 QAR (324 USD) |
Tutoring  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 600 QAR (162 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 11.90 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 50 QAR (13.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 1,200 LKR (3.72 USD) | 100 QAR (27 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 120 QAR (32.40 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 200 QAR (54 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 30 QAR (8.10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 40 QAR (10.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 80 QAR (21.60 USD) |
Bowling  | 800 LKR (2.48 USD) | 60 QAR (16.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 50 QAR (13.50 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 50 QAR (13.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,000 LKR (3.10 USD) | 80 QAR (21.60 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 1,200 QAR (324 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 9.53 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 1,000 QAR (270 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 800 QAR (216 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 100 QAR (27 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 60 QAR (16.20 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 2,000 LKR (6.20 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,500 LKR (4.65 USD) | 150 QAR (40.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 500 LKR (1.55 USD) | 30 QAR (8.10 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 800 QAR (216 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, instead of Qatar, you would have to pay 11.21 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 60,000 LKR (186 USD) | 15,000 QAR (4,050 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 45,000 LKR (139.50 USD) | 12,000 QAR (3,240 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 LKR per hour (2.07 USD) | 100 QAR per hour (27 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 10,000 LKR (31 USD) | 20,000 QAR (5,400 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | Yet to Update |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | Yet to Update |
Cost of Living Index  | 30 | 70 |
Median Household Income  | 50,000 LKR (155 USD) | 12,000 QAR (3,240 USD) |
If you lived in Sri Lanka, you would earn 31.07 times less salary as compared to Qatar.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 5,000 LKR (15.50 USD) | 500 QAR (135 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 4,000 LKR (12.40 USD) | 400 QAR (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 LKR (9.30 USD) | 300 QAR (81 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 LKR (7.75 USD) | 250 QAR (67.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 8.71 times less in Sri Lanka, as compared to Qatar.
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