Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Delhi, India
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 552 ₨ (₨209) | ₨516 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 820 ₨ (₨311) | ₨290 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 398 ₨ (₨151) | ₨164 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 ₨ (₨82) | ₨55 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 279 ₨ (₨106) | ₨75 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 ₨ (₨69) | ₨39 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 846 ₨ (₨320) | ₨262 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 380 ₨ (₨144) | ₨114 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 166 ₨ (₨63) | ₨27 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 ₨ (₨102) | ₨123 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,602 ₨ (₨985) | ₨1,182 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 303 ₨ (₨115) | ₨82 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 ₨ (₨44) | ₨32 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 22% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 160,491 ₨ (₨60,754) | ₨40,491 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,776 ₨ (₨24,143) | ₨23,462 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,357 ₨ (₨2,785) | ₨4,645 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (₨38,321) | ₨25,531 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 47,646 ₨ (₨18,036) | ₨15,415 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,483 ₨ (₨1,697) | ₨3,363 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,285 ₨ (₨865) | ₨649 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 67,829 ₨ (₨25,677) | ₨29,554 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,107 ₨ (₨7,612) | ₨8,781 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 948 ₨ (₨359) | ₨344 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 473 ₨ (₨179) | ₨182 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 26% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,646 ₨ (₨2,137) | ₨2,451 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,277 ₨ (₨1,998) | ₨3,149 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,124 ₨ (₨4,211) | ₨3,546 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,687 ₨ (₨2,910) | ₨2,647 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,459,990 ₨ (₨2,066,900) | ₨950,307 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (₨56) | ₨78 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,700 ₨ (₨1,022) | ₨1,584 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 654 ₨ (₨248) | ₨217 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 17% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 462 ₨ (₨175) | ₨97 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 540 ₨ (₨205) | ₨180 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,704 ₨ (₨1,024) | ₨526 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 658 ₨ (₨249) | ₨294 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (₨187) | ₨141 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 543 ₨ (₨205) | ₨324 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 356 ₨ (₨135) | ₨100 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 175 ₨ (₨66) | ₨69 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 584 ₨ (₨221) | ₨259 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,182 ₨ (₨826) | ₨1,111 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (₨458) | ₨778 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,641 ₨ (₨1,378) | ₨3,260 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,551 ₨ (₨1,723) | ₨2,774 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,243 ₨ (₨470) | ₨730 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 539 ₨ (₨204) | ₨244 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476 ₨ (₨180) | ₨270 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,262 ₨ (₨30,383) | ₨35,362 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 53 ₨ (₨20) | ₨3.90 | + 411% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,112 ₨ (₨1,557) | ₨2,478 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,300 ₨ (₨492) | ₨324 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,800 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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