J.C Alawathuwala: Food expenses

Abstract

PARTLY TRUE: In 2019, the expenditure on the food of an individual living in Colombo or elsewhere in Sri Lanka was between Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 6,500. By 2023, this has increased to between Rs.16,000 to Rs.17,000. That is, the expenditure has tripled. J.C Alawathuwala, NewsFirst, 7 November 2023