Cost of living in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kandy | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 477 ₨ (kr11) | kr125 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 697 ₨ (kr16) | kr72 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 346 ₨ (kr8) | kr37 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 196 ₨ (kr4.40) | kr11 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 ₨ (kr4.05) | kr31 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 ₨ (kr3.74) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (kr22) | kr52 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 ₨ (kr4.16) | kr18 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 126 ₨ (kr2.84) | kr11 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 290 ₨ (kr7) | kr13 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,311 ₨ (kr75) | kr81 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 258 ₨ (kr5.81) | kr19 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 ₨ (kr1.24) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kandy | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,990 ₨ (kr1,372) | kr10,293 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,491 ₨ (kr664) | kr7,078 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 ₨ (kr56) | kr1,303 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,000 ₨ (kr2,250) | kr6,025 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 ₨ (kr1,687) | kr4,137 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 ₨ (kr45) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,450 ₨ (kr33) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 85,254 ₨ (kr1,918) | kr3,019 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,932 ₨ (kr741) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 800 ₨ (kr18) | kr52 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 444 ₨ (kr10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 78% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kandy | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,349 ₨ (kr75) | kr781 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,302 ₨ (kr119) | kr237 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,331 ₨ (kr120) | kr597 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,056 ₨ (kr91) | kr1,050 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kandy | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,835,850 ₨ (kr86,302) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 130 ₨ (kr2.93) | kr12 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,023 ₨ (kr68) | kr388 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr266 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kandy | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 389 ₨ (kr9) | kr58 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 ₨ (kr9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,600 ₨ (kr36) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ₨ (kr22) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 534 ₨ (kr12) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 365 ₨ (kr8) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 217 ₨ (kr4.89) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 130 ₨ (kr2.92) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 451 ₨ (kr10) | kr181 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kandy (Sri Lanka) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Kandy | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,537 ₨ (kr35) | kr380 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,467 ₨ (kr33) | kr219 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ₨ (kr45) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,225 ₨ (kr73) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,663 ₨ (kr37) | kr73 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ₨ (kr11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 261 ₨ (kr5.87) | kr33 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000 ₨ (kr3,375) | kr2,962 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,245 ₨ (kr51) | kr255 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 919 ₨ (kr21) | kr47 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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