Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 451 ₨ (kr17) | kr131 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 745 ₨ (kr28) | kr67 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 ₨ (kr14) | kr31 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 208 ₨ (kr8) | kr7 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 270 ₨ (kr10) | kr30 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 ₨ (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 718 ₨ (kr27) | kr68 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 385 ₨ (kr14) | kr18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 145 ₨ (kr5.41) | kr10 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 ₨ (kr13) | kr12 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,848 ₨ (kr106) | kr78 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 293 ₨ (kr11) | kr19 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 ₨ (kr3.18) | kr10 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 165,644 ₨ (kr6,182) | kr8,455 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 71,851 ₨ (kr2,681) | kr5,757 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,139 ₨ (kr266) | kr1,141 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 97,533 ₨ (kr3,640) | kr4,956 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 67,080 ₨ (kr2,503) | kr3,745 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,590 ₨ (kr171) | kr1,512 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,963 ₨ (kr73) | kr193 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 57,723 ₨ (kr2,154) | kr3,644 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,755 ₨ (kr737) | kr684 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,072 ₨ (kr40) | kr54 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 453 ₨ (kr17) | kr169 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,160 ₨ (kr193) | kr778 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,016 ₨ (kr150) | kr230 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,752 ₨ (kr289) | kr745 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,999 ₨ (kr224) | 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 | 4,991,580 ₨ (kr186,285) | kr304,676 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 ₨ (kr5.60) | kr10 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,583 ₨ (kr96) | kr386 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 743 ₨ (kr28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 418 ₨ (kr16) | kr50 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 554 ₨ (kr21) | kr73 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,575 ₨ (kr96) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 716 ₨ (kr27) | kr58 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 436 ₨ (kr16) | kr28 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 696 ₨ (kr26) | kr29 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 329 ₨ (kr12) | kr13 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₨ (kr6) | kr16 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 638 ₨ (kr24) | kr171 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,517 ₨ (kr94) | kr337 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,256 ₨ (kr47) | kr187 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,381 ₨ (kr126) | kr475 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,581 ₨ (kr171) | kr606 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,224 ₨ (kr46) | kr73 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 ₨ (kr25) | kr42 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 579 ₨ (kr22) | kr33 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 76,869 ₨ (kr2,869) | kr3,125 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 65 ₨ (kr2.42) | kr0.91 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,532 ₨ (kr169) | kr255 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,147 ₨ (kr43) | kr42 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr12,382 (331,775 ₨) in Colombo.
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