Complete cost of living breakdown for Sri Lanka in 2020. Detailed prices for food, vegetables, fruits, fuel, and utilities. Monthly living costs for families.
Estimated total monthly cost: Rs. 33,105 for a family of four in the Colombo area.
*This includes basic necessities, utilities, and moderate transportation costs.
| Item | Price (Rs.) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| surf_excel_laundry_detergent_powder,_comfort | 540 | unit | food |
| vim_liquid_dishwash | 425 | unit | food |
| surf_excel_laundry_detergent_powder,_comfort | 540 | unit | food |
| vim_liquid_dishwash | 425 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_large | 491 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_xl | 540 | unit | food |
| surf_excel_laundry_detergent_powder,_comfort | 540 | unit | food |
| vim_liquid_dishwash | 425 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_large | 491 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_xl | 540 | unit | food |
| surf_excel_laundry_detergent_powder,_comfort | 540 | unit | food |
| vim_liquid_dishwash | 425 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_large | 491 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_xl | 540 | unit | food |
| good_knight_45_nights_advanced_liquidator_refill | 400 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_medium | 335 | unit | food |
| harpic_fresh_pine_cleaner | 675 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_xxl | 650 | unit | food |
| my_choice_garbage_bag,_small | 202 | unit | food |
| marvel_disinfecting_wet_wipes | 750 | unit | food |
| hit_aerosol_spray_for_cockroaches | 695 | unit | food |
| aer_air_freshner_jasmine | 800 | unit | food |
| aer_power_pocket_lavender_bloom_air_freshner | 320 | unit | food |
| dash_comox_t/cleaner_tuff | 390 | unit | food |
| safeol_floral_disinfectant | 480 | unit | food |
| sunlight_clean_&_rose_fresh_detergent_powder | 320 | unit | food |
| diva_flowers_rose_&_lime | 320 | unit | food |
| vim_dish_wash_bar_multi_pack_100_g | 180 | unit | food |
| lysol_floral_disinfectant | 500 | unit | food |
| harpic_power_cleaner_10x | 430 | unit | food |
| diva_colour_guard_liquid_detergent | 750 | unit | food |
| vim_liquid_dishwash_refill_pack | 299 | unit | food |
| sunlight_clean_&_lemon_fresh_washing_powder | 320 | unit | food |
| sunlight_soap_multi_pack, | 440 | unit | food |
| nimex_paper_serviettes_2_ply | 525 | unit | food |
| comfort_blue_fabric_conditioner | 1,160 | unit | food |
| bio_clean_toilet_cleaner_aqua | 410 | unit | food |
| lysol_citrus_disinfectant | 500 | unit | food |
| surf_excel_matic_liquid_top_load | 1,050 | unit | food |
| vim_dishwash_bar | 70 | unit | food |
| surf_excel_matic_top_load_refill | 920 | unit | food |
| sunlight_detergent_soap,lemon | 150 | unit | food |
| sunlight_clean_&_sakura_fresh_detergent_powder | 320 | unit | food |
| diva_purple_lotus_detergent_powder | 320 | unit | food |
| aer_power_pocket_fresh_blossom_air_freshner | 320 | unit | food |
| harpic_power_plus_cleaner_5x | 675 | unit | food |
| harpic_power_cleaner_lysol | 830 | unit | food |
| lysol_lavender_surface_cleaner | 750 | unit | food |
| vim_dishwash_double_action | 400 | unit | food |
| fenol_toilet_disinfectant | 395 | unit | food |
| bio_clean_toilet_cleaner_floral | 410 | unit | food |
| dettol_anti_bacterial_surface_disinfectant_spray | 675 | unit | food |
| teepol_dish_wash_lime,_refill_pack | 295 | unit | food |
| lysol_citrus_surface_cleaner | 750 | unit | food |
| kiwi_dranex_drain_cleaner | 160 | unit | food |
| vim_dish_wash_bar | 265 | unit | food |
| brightex_sponge_scrub | 420 | unit | food |
| amritha_incense_sticks | 150 | unit | food |
| surf_excel_matic_top_load | 680 | unit | food |
| bio_clean_tile_and_surface_cleaner_kohomba | 470 | unit | food |
| amritha_joss_sticks_4_in1 | 150 | unit | food |
| harpic_bathroom_cleaner_floral | 450 | unit | food |
| rin_refresh_detergent_powder,_rose_&_lemon | 300 | unit | food |
| my_choice_liquid_bleach | 565 | unit | food |
| aer_power_pocket_berry_rush_air_freshner | 320 | unit | food |
| amritha_jasmine_joss_sticks | 150 | unit | food |
| good_knight_12_hour_red_mosquito_coil | 200 | unit | food |
| my_choice_wax_matches | 238 | unit | food |
| brightex_scrubber_sponge | 150 | unit | food |
| flora_toilet_rolls_2ply | 570 | unit | food |
| sunlight_lemon_&_rose_detergent_soap | 150 | unit | food |
| aer_power_pocket_floral_delight_air_freshner | 320 | unit | food |
| royalsuper_citronella_oil | 820 | unit | food |
| gliz_liquid_dish_wash | 370 | unit | food |
| rin_antigerm_detergent_powder | 300 | unit | food |
| sunlight_naturals_matic_detergent_liquid | 550 | unit | food |
| flora_premium_toilet_tissues_3ply | 325 | unit | food |
| nimex_kitchen_towel | 750 | unit | food |
| my_choice_toilet_rolls_2ply | 400 | unit | food |
| good_knight_hitline_chalk | 160 | unit | food |
| mortein_fast_killer | 1,650 | unit | food |
| macsons_naphthalene_balls | 220 | unit | food |
| wonderlight_bar_soap | 650 | unit | food |
| dash_glass_cleaner | 480 | unit | food |
| panasonic_zinc_carbon_battery_aaa2,_1.5v | 350 | unit | food |
| panasonic_zinc_carbon_battery_aa4,_1.5v | 650 | unit | food |
| lysol_citronella_surface_cleaner | 500 | unit | food |
| ninja_re_fill_vaporizer_30_nights | 375 | unit | food |
| rusiru_sponge | 65 | unit | food |
| brightex_power_scrubber | 180 | unit | food |
| nimex_toilet_rolls_2ply | 510 | unit | food |
| surf_excel_matic_front_load | 750 | unit | food |
| sunlight_detergent_powder_clean_&_royal_lavender | 320 | unit | food |
| bio_clean_tile_and_surface_cleaner_cinnamon | 470 | unit | food |
| rusiru_scrubber_sponge | 125 | unit | food |
| my_choice_disinfectant,_pine | 320 | unit | food |
| my_choice_paper_serviettes | 150 | unit | food |
| my_choice_liquid_bleach,_lemon | 572 | unit | food |
| my_choice_toilet_roll_2ply | 210 | unit | food |
| my_choice_dishwash_liquid_lime | 310 | unit | food |
| Item | Price (Rs.) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | 47 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 87 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 97 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 87 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 35 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 35 | kg | vegetable |
| snake_gourd | 20 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 70 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 40 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 43 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 60 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 120 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 60 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 100 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 20 | kg | vegetable |
| snake_gourd | 75 | kg | vegetable |
| beans | 375 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 40 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 70 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 50 | kg | vegetable |
| snake_gourd | 100 | kg | vegetable |
| lime | 650 | kg | vegetable |
| egg | 43 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 150 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 181 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 130 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 510 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 155 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 160 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 120 | kg | vegetable |
| beans | 480 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 360 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 280 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 160 | kg | vegetable |
| green_chilli | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| lime | 600 | kg | vegetable |
| potato_local | 560 | kg | vegetable |
| potato_imp | 200 | kg | vegetable |
| dried_chilli_imp | 850 | kg | vegetable |
| coconut | 130 | kg | vegetable |
| white_kakulu | 210 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 360 | kg | vegetable |
| green_chilli | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| lime | 600 | kg | vegetable |
| coconut | 130 | kg | vegetable |
| coconut_oil | 676 | kg | vegetable |
| red_dhal | 300 | kg | vegetable |
| sugar | 260 | kg | vegetable |
| papw | 260 | kg | vegetable |
| samba | 230 | kg | vegetable |
| white_kakulu | 210 | kg | vegetable |
| red_kakulu | 210 | kg | vegetable |
| ponni_samba_imp | 300 | kg | vegetable |
| beans | 480 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 360 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 320 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| snake_gourd | 360 | kg | vegetable |
| green_chilli | 500 | kg | vegetable |
| lime | 700 | kg | vegetable |
| big_onion_imp | 260 | kg | vegetable |
| beans | 405 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 143 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 115 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 46 | kg | vegetable |
| snake_gourd | 30 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 50 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 26 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 65 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 40 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 35 | kg | vegetable |
| pumkin | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 200 | kg | vegetable |
| cabbage | 80 | kg | vegetable |
| dried_chilli_imp | 1,542 | kg | vegetable |
| coconut | 85 | kg | vegetable |
| coconut_oil | 607 | kg | vegetable |
| snake_gourd | 360 | kg | vegetable |
| big_onion_imp | 280 | kg | vegetable |
| coconut_oil | 676 | kg | vegetable |
| red_dhal | 300 | kg | vegetable |
| sugar | 260 | kg | vegetable |
| papw | 240 | kg | vegetable |
| samba | 230 | kg | vegetable |
| red_kakulu | 210 | kg | vegetable |
| ponni_samba_imp | 300 | kg | vegetable |
| beans | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| carrot | 320 | kg | vegetable |
| tomato | 280 | kg | vegetable |
| brinjal | 400 | kg | vegetable |
| Item | Price (Rs.) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambun_large | 265 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 160 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 65 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 160 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 270 | kg | fruit |
| papw | 80 | kg | fruit |
| papw | 160 | kg | fruit |
| papw | 220 | kg | fruit |
| apple | 200 | kg | fruit |
| king_coconut | 175 | kg | fruit |
| guava | 240 | kg | fruit |
| ambarella | 0 | kg | fruit |
| narang_large | 1 | kg | fruit |
| pani_dodam | 1 | kg | fruit |
| veralu | 1 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 160 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 95 | kg | fruit |
| papw | 200 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 75 | kg | fruit |
| papw | 120 | kg | fruit |
| apple | 175 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| pineapple | 325 | kg | fruit |
| orange | 175 | kg | fruit |
| pineapple | 350 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| apple | 250 | kg | fruit |
| orange | 200 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| papw | 100 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 105 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| pineapple | 450 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 120 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| orange | 175 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| pineapple | 275 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 120 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 140 | kg | fruit |
| papw | 240 | kg | fruit |
| orange | 200 | kg | fruit |
| banana_muffin | 230 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| apple | 175 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 120 | kg | fruit |
| apple | 250 | kg | fruit |
| kolikuttu | 320 | kg | fruit |
| sweet_melon | 110 | kg | fruit |
| sour_plantain | 150 | kg | fruit |
| papaw_red_lady | 170 | kg | fruit |
| sugar_plantain_full_hand | 97 | kg | fruit |
| pineapple | 405 | kg | fruit |
| banana_sour | 150 | kg | fruit |
| pineapple | 330 | kg | fruit |
| papaw_tainung | 146 | kg | fruit |
| king_coconut | 190 | kg | fruit |
| sugar_plantain | 97 | kg | fruit |
| sour_plantain_full_hand | 150 | kg | fruit |
| imported_mandarin | 1,970 | kg | fruit |
| guava | 210 | kg | fruit |
| ambarella | 336 | kg | fruit |
| narang_large | 1,076 | kg | fruit |
| kolikuttu_full_hand | 320 | kg | fruit |
| imported_red_grapes | 1,876 | kg | fruit |
| pani_dodam | 854 | kg | fruit |
| imported_orange | 1,810 | kg | fruit |
| chinese_fuji_apple | 1,950 | kg | fruit |
| veralu | 560 | kg | fruit |
| kolikuttu | 320 | kg | fruit |
| sweet_melon | 100 | kg | fruit |
| sour_plantain | 150 | kg | fruit |
| papaw_red_lady | 200 | kg | fruit |
| sugar_plantain_full_hand | 97 | kg | fruit |
| pineapple | 330 | kg | fruit |
| papaw_tainung | 193 | kg | fruit |
| king_coconut | 171 | kg | fruit |
| sugar_plantain | 97 | kg | fruit |
| sour_plantain_full_hand | 150 | kg | fruit |
| imported_mandarin | 1,970 | kg | fruit |
| guava | 240 | kg | fruit |
| ambarella | 336 | kg | fruit |
| narang_large | 1,120 | kg | fruit |
| kolikuttu_full_hand | 320 | kg | fruit |
| imported_red_grapes | 1,950 | kg | fruit |
| pani_dodam | 940 | kg | fruit |
| imported_orange | 1,810 | kg | fruit |
| chinese_fuji_apple | 1,950 | kg | fruit |
| veralu | 555 | kg | fruit |
| Item | Price (Rs.) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 317 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 303 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 195 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 365 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 353 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil 1500 Sec. (High Sulphur) | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil 1500 Sec. (Low Sulphur) | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 365 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 317 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 303 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 353 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 195 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 340 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 293 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 281 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 329 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 182 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 340 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 292 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 277 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 323 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 182 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 340 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 294 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 279 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 323 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 182 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 335 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 294 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 277 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 318 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 180 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 335 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 299 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 277 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 313 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 180 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 341 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 299 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 283 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 313 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 185 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 341 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 305 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 289 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 325 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 185 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 193 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 194 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 341 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 305 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 289 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 325 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 185 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 186 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 184 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 341 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 293 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 274 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 325 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 178 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 186 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 184 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 341 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 293 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 274 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 325 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 178 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 191 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 207 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 361 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 299 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 286 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 331 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 183 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 191 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 207 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 | 371 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Petrol 92 Octane | 309 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Auto Diesel | 286 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 | 331 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Kerosene | 183 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Industrial Kerosene | 191 | per Ltr | fuel |
| Lanka Fuel Oil Super | 207 | per Ltr | fuel |
Rs. 33,105
Estimated monthly cost for a family of four including basic food, utilities, and transportation (500km driving per month)
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Prices may vary significantly based on location, quality, brand, and market conditions. These estimates are based on average prices in the Colombo area and should be used as a general guide only.