ESS-BRD-02Standard White Sandwich Loaf
Bread (Standard 450g Loaf)
Bread (Standard 450g Loaf) • පාන් (450g රාත්තල් ගෙඩිය) • பாண் (450g)
Everyday breakfast and dinner food for urban Sri Lankans, priced under Bakery Owners Association guidelines.
Retail Price (Weekly)
Rs. 140.00
/ 450g loaf
Updated:2026-08-28
Previous Price
Rs. 140.00
Daily Change
+0%
Wholesale Price
Rs. 125.00
Minimum / Maximum
130 - 150
2015 Price
Rs. 55
2022 Peak
Rs. 300
SUGAR_SPICESOfficial Historical Trajectory
Bread (Standard 450g Loaf)(Rs. / 450g loaf)
Current Retail
Rs. 140 /450g loaf
2015 Benchmark
Rs. 55
2022 Crisis Peak
Rs. 300
Change Since 2015
+155%
What Did This Food Cost Before?
Select a benchmark historical year to compare with today's price
2015 Retail Price
Rs. 55.00
Historical Observation
Today (2026) Price
Rs. 140.00
Latest Verified
Absolute Increase
+Rs. 85.00
Per 450g loaf
Percentage Change
+154.5%
Since 2015
Month-by-Month Seasonality Pattern
Average price index across January to December based on 10-year historical data
Price by Market: Bread (Standard 450g Loaf)
Cross-market price disparities across major Dedicated Economic Centres in Sri Lanka
2 Observed Markets
🟢Cheapest Observed Market
Colombo Bakeries
Rs. 140 /450g loaf
Wholesale: Rs. 125
🔴Most Expensive Observed Market
Kandy Bakeries
Rs. 145 /450g loaf
Wholesale: Rs. 130
Regional Spread Delta
Price Spread
Rs. 5 (3.6%)
Reflects transport, sorting & distribution costs
Retail Price by Dedicated Economic Centre (LKR / 450g loaf)
| Market | Retail Price | Wholesale Price | Diff from Lowest | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Bakeries | Rs. 140.00 | Rs. 125.00 | Lowest Observed | 2026-08-28 |
| Kandy Bakeries | Rs. 145.00 | Rs. 130.00 | +Rs. 10.00 | 2026-08-28 |
What happened to the price?
2022 Crisis
Gas shortages and wheat flour cost spikes drove bread prices up to Rs. 300/loaf in mid-2022.
Factor: LP Gas availability & wheat flour price