Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Juigalpa, Nicaragua
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 26% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 519 ₨ (90 C$) | 250 C$ | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 804 ₨ (140 C$) | 200 C$ | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 420 ₨ (73 C$) | 45 C$ | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 ₨ (38 C$) | 32 C$ | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 279 ₨ (49 C$) | 72 C$ | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 ₨ (32 C$) | 45 C$ | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 846 ₨ (147 C$) | 60 C$ | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 380 ₨ (66 C$) | 90 C$ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 166 ₨ (29 C$) | 45 C$ | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 269 ₨ (47 C$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,602 ₨ (453 C$) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 303 ₨ (53 C$) | 45 C$ | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 ₨ (20 C$) | 35 C$ | - 42% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 19% more expensive than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 160,491 ₨ (27,936 C$) | 10,200 C$ | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 63,776 ₨ (11,101 C$) | 6,120 C$ | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,357 ₨ (1,281 C$) | 2,000 C$ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 101,229 ₨ (17,620 C$) | 8,417 C$ | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 47,646 ₨ (8,293 C$) | 3,000 C$ | + 176% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,483 ₨ (780 C$) | 700 C$ | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,285 ₨ (398 C$) | 1,200 C$ | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 67,829 ₨ (11,807 C$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,107 ₨ (3,500 C$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 948 ₨ (165 C$) | 380 C$ | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 473 ₨ (82 C$) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 16% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,646 ₨ (983 C$) | 1,550 C$ | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,277 ₨ (919 C$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,124 ₨ (1,936 C$) | 2,900 C$ | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,687 ₨ (1,338 C$) | 2,500 C$ | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,459,990 ₨ (950,383 C$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 ₨ (26 C$) | 45 C$ | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,700 ₨ (470 C$) | 400 C$ | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 515 ₨ (90 C$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 22% cheaper than in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 462 ₨ (80 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 540 ₨ (94 C$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,704 ₨ (471 C$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 658 ₨ (115 C$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (86 C$) | 113 C$ | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 543 ₨ (94 C$) | 280 C$ | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 356 ₨ (62 C$) | 100 C$ | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 175 ₨ (31 C$) | 30 C$ | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 584 ₨ (102 C$) | 100 C$ | + 2% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Juigalpa (Nicaragua) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,182 ₨ (380 C$) | 500 C$ | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,211 ₨ (211 C$) | 500 C$ | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,641 ₨ (634 C$) | 500 C$ | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,551 ₨ (792 C$) | 600 C$ | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,243 ₨ (216 C$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 539 ₨ (94 C$) | 85 C$ | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476 ₨ (83 C$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,262 ₨ (13,971 C$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 53 ₨ (9 C$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,112 ₨ (716 C$) | 600 C$ | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,300 ₨ (226 C$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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