Cost of Living Sri Lanka

Track price trends and analyze the cost of living in Sri Lanka from 2020 to 2025. Get insights into inflation patterns and budget planning for families.

6 Years of DataUpdated Daily
Latest Monthly Cost (2025)
Rs. 33,599
↘ 1% from previous year
5-Year Price Change
+1.5%
Rs. 494 increase
Average Annual Increase
0.3%
Per year since 2020

Monthly Living Cost Trends

Family of four in Colombo area (Food + Utilities + Transportation)

Data points: 6

Detailed Cost Breakdown by Year

2025

Latest

Rs. 33,599

↘ 1% from 2024

Cost of living data for 2025 based on essential commodities for a family of four in Colombo area.

2024

Rs. 33,948

↗ 2.2% from 2023

Cost of living data for 2024 based on essential commodities for a family of four in Colombo area.

2023

Rs. 33,228

↘ 0.5% from 2022

Cost of living data for 2023 based on essential commodities for a family of four in Colombo area.

2022

Rs. 33,398

↗ 0.9% from 2021

Cost of living data for 2022 based on essential commodities for a family of four in Colombo area.

2021

Rs. 33,095

↗ 0% from 2020

Cost of living data for 2021 based on essential commodities for a family of four in Colombo area.

2020

Rs. 33,105

Cost of living data for 2020 based on essential commodities for a family of four in Colombo area.

Key Insights

• Cost of living has increased by 1.5% over the past 5 years

• The steepest price increases were in fuel and utilities sectors

• Food prices have risen significantly, especially imported items

• Transportation costs reflect the volatility in global fuel prices


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