Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Budapest, Hungary
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 14% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 552 ₨ (856 Ft) | 2,101 Ft | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 820 ₨ (1,272 Ft) | 1,649 Ft | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 ₨ (619 Ft) | 698 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 ₨ (337 Ft) | 270 Ft | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 279 ₨ (432 Ft) | 604 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 ₨ (283 Ft) | 679 Ft | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 846 ₨ (1,311 Ft) | 1,033 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 380 ₨ (590 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 166 ₨ (258 Ft) | 289 Ft | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 ₨ (417 Ft) | 249 Ft | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,602 ₨ (4,035 Ft) | 1,762 Ft | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 303 ₨ (471 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 ₨ (180 Ft) | 164 Ft | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 38% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 160,491 ₨ (248,924 Ft) | 330,928 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,776 ₨ (98,917 Ft) | 212,341 Ft | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,357 ₨ (11,411 Ft) | 46,534 Ft | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (157,008 Ft) | 205,802 Ft | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 47,646 ₨ (73,899 Ft) | 140,425 Ft | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,483 ₨ (6,954 Ft) | 30,341 Ft | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,285 ₨ (3,544 Ft) | 4,220 Ft | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 67,829 ₨ (105,204 Ft) | 123,339 Ft | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,107 ₨ (31,186 Ft) | 25,823 Ft | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 948 ₨ (1,470 Ft) | 2,496 Ft | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 473 ₨ (734 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 42% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,646 ₨ (8,757 Ft) | 25,510 Ft | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,277 ₨ (8,185 Ft) | 11,228 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,124 ₨ (17,254 Ft) | 25,895 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,687 ₨ (11,923 Ft) | 26,057 Ft | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 30% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,459,990 ₨ (8,468,536 Ft) | 6,787,470 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (228 Ft) | 383 Ft | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,700 ₨ (4,187 Ft) | 9,851 Ft | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 654 ₨ (1,014 Ft) | 3,326 Ft | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 45% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 462 ₨ (717 Ft) | 2,313 Ft | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 540 ₨ (838 Ft) | 2,807 Ft | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,704 ₨ (4,194 Ft) | 18,799 Ft | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 658 ₨ (1,021 Ft) | 1,092 Ft | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (765 Ft) | 835 Ft | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 543 ₨ (842 Ft) | 770 Ft | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 356 ₨ (552 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 175 ₨ (272 Ft) | 502 Ft | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 584 ₨ (906 Ft) | 4,068 Ft | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 8% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,182 ₨ (3,384 Ft) | 7,006 Ft | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (1,878 Ft) | 3,687 Ft | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,641 ₨ (5,648 Ft) | 17,290 Ft | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,551 ₨ (7,059 Ft) | 10,649 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,243 ₨ (1,927 Ft) | 2,237 Ft | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 539 ₨ (836 Ft) | 660 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476 ₨ (738 Ft) | 492 Ft | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,262 ₨ (124,488 Ft) | 155,377 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 53 ₨ (82 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,112 ₨ (6,379 Ft) | 11,262 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,300 ₨ (2,017 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 913 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 28% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 905,000 Ft in Budapest you would need to make just about 647,494 Ft (417,465 ₨) in Colombo.
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