- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Denmark
- Colombo
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 581 ₨ (kr21) | kr120 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 805 ₨ (kr29) | kr67 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 384 ₨ (kr14) | kr32 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 224 ₨ (kr8) | kr7 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 230 ₨ (kr8) | kr31 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 202 ₨ (kr7) | kr19 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 817 ₨ (kr29) | kr71 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 441 ₨ (kr16) | kr19 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 ₨ (kr5.61) | kr10 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 ₨ (kr10) | kr11 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,694 ₨ (kr133) | kr75 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 277 ₨ (kr10) | kr19 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 ₨ (kr2.46) | kr11 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 136,186 ₨ (kr4,891) | kr8,234 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 51,151 ₨ (kr1,837) | kr5,774 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,233 ₨ (kr260) | kr1,187 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 85,050 ₨ (kr3,054) | kr4,951 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 63,225 ₨ (kr2,271) | kr3,714 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,432 ₨ (kr159) | kr1,633 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,721 ₨ (kr62) | kr193 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,474 ₨ (kr1,777) | kr3,665 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,806 ₨ (kr747) | kr716 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 825 ₨ (kr30) | kr54 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 671 ₨ (kr24) | kr169 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,334 ₨ (kr192) | kr778 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,506 ₨ (kr126) | kr230 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,816 ₨ (kr388) | kr797 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,024 ₨ (kr216) | kr1,287 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,038,500 ₨ (kr180,944) | kr305,266 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 141 ₨ (kr5.05) | kr10 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,072 ₨ (kr110) | kr386 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 903 ₨ (kr32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 348 ₨ (kr12) | kr50 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 563 ₨ (kr20) | kr73 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,372 ₨ (kr85) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 644 ₨ (kr23) | kr58 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 421 ₨ (kr15) | kr28 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 402 ₨ (kr14) | kr29 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 ₨ (kr9) | kr13 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 ₨ (kr3.62) | kr16 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 540 ₨ (kr19) | kr168 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,933 ₨ (kr141) | kr337 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,047 ₨ (kr38) | kr190 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₨ (kr144) | kr475 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,796 ₨ (kr208) | kr636 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 874 ₨ (kr31) | kr70 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 568 ₨ (kr20) | kr42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 494 ₨ (kr18) | kr33 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 76,486 ₨ (kr2,747) | kr3,332 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 ₨ (kr2.56) | kr0.91 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,138 ₨ (kr185) | kr250 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,199 ₨ (kr43) | kr42 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 712 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr23,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr10,964
(305,309 ₨)
in Colombo.
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