A meal of rice, dhal & pol sambol costs Rs. 57/- more compared to Jan 2021

COLOMBO (News 1st); Prices of rice, vegetables, and fruits have increased compared to the beginning of 2021.

Here's the standing of the prices of some of the essential items.

Rice (1kg): From Rs. 115/- to Rs. 158/-

Dhal (1kg): From Rs. 188/- to Rs. 268/-

Dried Chili (1kg); From Rs. 610/- to Rs. 628/-

When you compare these prices, it cost Rs. 313/- to have a meal of rice, dhal, and coconut sambol, at the beginning of the year.

However, in December 2021 that cost has increased by another Rs. 57/-, due to the increase in prices.

At the same time, the prices of vegetables have also increased and the following is a detailed price document released by the Government Information Department, with the latest prices of vegetables with local traders.