Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 471 ₨ (kr15) | kr136 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 780 ₨ (kr25) | kr67 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 419 ₨ (kr13) | kr29 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 232 ₨ (kr7) | kr8 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 308 ₨ (kr10) | kr26 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 171 ₨ (kr5.44) | kr22 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (kr26) | kr63 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 411 ₨ (kr13) | kr18 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 169 ₨ (kr5.38) | kr10 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 ₨ (kr8) | kr11 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,602 ₨ (kr83) | kr79 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 293 ₨ (kr9) | kr19 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 97 ₨ (kr3.10) | kr11 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 160,491 ₨ (kr5,111) | kr8,536 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,776 ₨ (kr2,031) | kr5,788 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,357 ₨ (kr234) | kr1,220 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (kr3,224) | kr5,337 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 47,646 ₨ (kr1,517) | kr3,926 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,483 ₨ (kr143) | kr1,589 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,285 ₨ (kr73) | kr188 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 67,829 ₨ (kr2,160) | kr3,570 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,107 ₨ (kr640) | kr710 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 948 ₨ (kr30) | kr57 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 473 ₨ (kr15) | kr154 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,516 ₨ (kr239) | kr786 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,316 ₨ (kr169) | kr244 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,342 ₨ (kr361) | kr727 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,381 ₨ (kr235) | kr1,206 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,459,990 ₨ (kr173,891) | kr301,099 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (kr4.68) | kr10 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,700 ₨ (kr86) | kr386 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 656 ₨ (kr21) | kr255 | - 92% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 439 ₨ (kr14) | kr58 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 540 ₨ (kr17) | kr73 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,672 ₨ (kr85) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 658 ₨ (kr21) | kr58 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (kr16) | kr28 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 543 ₨ (kr17) | kr29 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 356 ₨ (kr11) | kr13 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 175 ₨ (kr5.58) | kr16 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 584 ₨ (kr19) | kr176 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,182 ₨ (kr69) | kr344 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (kr39) | kr191 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,530 ₨ (kr112) | kr475 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,225 ₨ (kr135) | kr616 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,299 ₨ (kr41) | kr77 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 539 ₨ (kr17) | kr41 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 464 ₨ (kr15) | kr33 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,262 ₨ (kr2,556) | kr3,258 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 53 ₨ (kr1.67) | kr0.93 | + 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,325 ₨ (kr138) | kr230 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,258 ₨ (kr40) | kr42 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr10,766 (338,051 ₨) in Colombo.
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