Cost of Living Comparison Between Anuradhapura and Jaffna Cost of Living Comparison Between Anuradhapura and Jaffna

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Anuradhapura is 22.7% more expensive than Jaffna without rent, and 5.6% cheaper with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Anuradhapura is 53.1% more expensive than Jaffna without rent, and 29.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.95 LKRĀ 1,220
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-
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.16 LKRĀ 7,775
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-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.26 LKRĀ 2,552
$5.09 LKRĀ 1,572
62.28%
Cappuccino
$2.74 LKRĀ 846
$3.33 LKRĀ 1,031
-17.72%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.72 LKRĀ 224
$0.52 LKRĀ 161
38.46%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 LKRĀ 117
$0.32 LKRĀ 98.4
18.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.30 LKRĀ 710
$3.27 LKRĀ 1,011
-29.66%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.42 LKRĀ 1,057
$6.84 LKRĀ 2,114
-50.00%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.76 LKRĀ 544
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White Bread (500g)
$0.56 LKRĀ 173
$0.54 LKRĀ 168
3.70%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.85 LKRĀ 263
$0.72 LKRĀ 221
18.06%
Eggs
$2.20 LKRĀ 680
$1.62 LKRĀ 502
35.80%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.84 LKRĀ 4,276
$4.88 LKRĀ 1,509
183.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.78 LKRĀ 1,478
$3.46 LKRĀ 1,069
38.15%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.89 LKRĀ 2,439
$6.86 LKRĀ 2,119
15.01%
Apples (1kg)
$7.37 LKRĀ 2,277
$3.99 LKRĀ 1,232
84.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.10 LKRĀ 341
$0.56 LKRĀ 174
96.43%
Oranges (1kg)
$5.93 LKRĀ 1,834
$3.33 LKRĀ 1,029
78.08%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 LKRĀ 373
$1.70 LKRĀ 526
-28.82%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 LKRĀ 343
$1.12 LKRĀ 345
-0.89%
Onion (1kg)
$1.36 LKRĀ 422
$0.74 LKRĀ 229
83.78%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 LKRĀ 357
$0.65 LKRĀ 201
78.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 LKRĀ 188
$0.43 LKRĀ 134
41.86%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.17 LKRĀ 3,142
$12.61 LKRĀ 3,897
-19.35%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.07 LKRĀ 4,039
$19.62 LKRĀ 6,063
-33.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.02 LKRĀ 624
$2.78 LKRĀ 860
-27.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.86 LKRĀ 883
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šŸšŒ Getting Around
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.35 LKRĀ 107
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$3.25 LKRĀ 1,005
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.42 LKRĀ 129
$0.52 LKRĀ 160
-19.23%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 LKRĀ 108
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 LKRĀ 188
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.26 LKRĀ 391
$0.97 LKRĀ 301
29.90%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.5K LKRĀ 8.2M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.3K LKRĀ 10.6M
$50.8K LKRĀ 15.7M
-32.54%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$26.74 LKRĀ 8,262
$51.0 LKRĀ 15.8K
-47.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.43 LKRĀ 1,060
$3.39 LKRĀ 1,047
1.18%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.39 LKRĀ 4,756
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šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$6.60 LKRĀ 2,038
-
Cinema Ticket
$3.40 LKRĀ 1,050
$1.97 LKRĀ 608
72.59%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$36.41 LKRĀ 11.3K
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-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$449 LKRĀ 138.7K
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$28.09 LKRĀ 8,681
$39.61 LKRĀ 12.2K
-29.08%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.77 LKRĀ 6,111
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-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$68.2 LKRĀ 21.1K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$38.34 LKRĀ 11.8K
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šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$171 LKRĀ 52.7K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$150 LKRĀ 46.4K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$252 LKRĀ 77.8K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$220 LKRĀ 68.1K
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Anuradhapura
Jaffna
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
16.45
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Last update for Anuradhapura: March 3, 2026

Last update for Jaffna: March 1, 2026

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