- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Denmark
- Colombo
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (kr13) | kr107 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (kr29) | kr66 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (kr15) | kr33 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (kr8) | kr7 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (kr9) | kr31 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (kr11) | kr19 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (kr35) | kr71 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (kr13) | kr19 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (kr5.75) | kr10 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (kr8) | kr12 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (kr53) | kr76 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 206 ₨ (kr9) | kr20 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (kr2.66) | kr10 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (kr5,554) | kr7,994 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (kr2,627) | kr5,652 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (kr384) | kr1,279 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (kr1,596) | kr4,609 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (kr746) | kr3,566 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (kr192) | kr915 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (kr201) | kr193 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 58,824 ₨ (kr2,555) | kr3,664 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,104 ₨ (kr873) | kr716 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 525 ₨ (kr23) | kr54 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 216 ₨ (kr9) | kr137 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (kr281) | kr770 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (kr228) | kr222 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (kr468) | kr797 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (kr231) | kr1,345 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (kr173,761) | kr312,813 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (kr5.21) | kr10 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (kr65) | kr387 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 432 ₨ (kr19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 330 ₨ (kr14) | kr50 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 419 ₨ (kr18) | kr73 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,420 ₨ (kr62) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 699 ₨ (kr30) | kr58 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 431 ₨ (kr19) | kr28 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 ₨ (kr18) | kr29 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 244 ₨ (kr11) | kr13 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 127 ₨ (kr5.53) | kr16 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 429 ₨ (kr19) | kr158 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 68% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,689 ₨ (kr117) | kr338 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (kr43) | kr192 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,209 ₨ (kr96) | kr466 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (kr109) | kr633 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 886 ₨ (kr38) | kr69 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (kr17) | kr42 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (kr9) | kr37 | - 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 20,599 ₨ (kr895) | kr1,506 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (kr0.12) | kr0.88 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (kr92) | kr253 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (kr30) | kr42 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 979 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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kr23,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr9,690
(223,057 ₨)
in Colombo.
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