What does groceries cost in Kandy?

Basic groceries in Kandy cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($0), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($1), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Kandy?

Dining out in Kandy: inexpensive meal ($3), mid-range restaurant meal ($9), local beer ($2), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in Kandy?

Average monthly rent in Kandy: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($239), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($171), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($214), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($132).

What does transportation cost in Kandy?

Transportation costs in Kandy: public transport ticket ($0.17), monthly transport pass ($12.59), taxi starting fare ($0.41), gasoline per liter ($0.85).

What does utilities cost in Kandy?

Monthly utilities in Kandy: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($27), mobile phone plan ($4), internet ($9).

What does entertainment cost in Kandy?

Entertainment costs in Kandy: gym membership ($12), movie ticket ($4), theater ticket ($7).

What does personal care cost in Kandy?

Personal care items in Kandy: deodorant ($2), shampoo ($1), toothpaste ($0), haircut ($2).

What does clothing cost in Kandy?

Clothing prices in Kandy: jeans ($20), dress ($16), sneakers ($38), leather shoes ($22).

What does healthcare cost in Kandy?

Healthcare costs in Kandy: cold medicine ($1), antibiotics ($1), doctor visit ($5).

What does education cost in Kandy?

Education costs in Kandy: preschool (monthly) ($34), international school (monthly) ($325).

What does other expenses cost in Kandy?

Costs in Kandy include: averageSalary ($281), tablet ($513), tv ($292), microwave ($113), laundryDetergent ($3).

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Cost of Living in Kandy

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Last updated:April 1, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.59

Bananas 1kg

$1.01

Beef 1kg

$8.10

Bread 500g

$0.36

Chicken Breast 1kg

$3.07

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$6.13

Coca-Cola 2L

$0.88

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.52

Eggs (12)

$1.39

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.81

Lettuce 1kg

$0.76

Local Cheese 1kg

$6.10

Milk 1L

$1.05

Onions 1kg

$1.28

Oranges 1kg

$3.69

Potatoes 1kg

$0.78

Rice 1kg

$0.83

Tomatoes 1kg

$0.88

Water 1.5L

$0.59

Wine Bottle

$12.09

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$1.84

Cocktail

$5.69

Coffee

$2.01

Inexpensive Meal

$2.73

Mid-Range Meal

$9.35

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.62

Water

$0.29

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$238.53

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$170.70

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$214.22

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$132.09

Transportation

Car

$13,123.00

Gasoline 1L

$0.85

Monthly Pass

$12.59

One-way Ticket

$0.17

Taxi (per km)

$0.34

Taxi Start

$0.41

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$0.42

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$7.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$26.86

Internet

$9.48

Phone Plan

$4.30

Entertainment

Cinema

$4.20

Gym

$11.59

Tennis Court

$5.74

Theater

$7.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$1.83

Haircut

$1.54

Shampoo

$1.25

Toilet Paper

$2.08

Toothpaste

$0.44

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$16.20

Jeans

$20.23

Leather Shoes

$21.91

Sneakers

$37.70

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$1.37

Cold Medicine

$1.33

Doctor Visit

$5.47

Education

International School

$325.24

Preschool

$33.76

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$281.35

Cleaning

$1.52

Laundry Detergent

$2.74

Microwave

$113.00

Tablet

$513.00

$292.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,086

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$829

Median rent based on analysis of 56 apartments in April

Minimum$207

Maximum$4,696

Groceries

$121

Food Outside

$112

Base Cost

$25

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