Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 7% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 17% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Colombo | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 751 ₨ (62 NT$) | 106 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,480 ₨ (121 NT$) | 119 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 881 ₨ (72 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 491 ₨ (40 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 654 ₨ (54 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 302 ₨ (25 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,603 ₨ (213 NT$) | 167 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,043 ₨ (167 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 335 ₨ (27 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 916 ₨ (75 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,266 ₨ (431 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 443 ₨ (36 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 186 ₨ (15 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 40% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Colombo | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 186,975 ₨ (15,306 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,659 ₨ (4,393 NT$) | 16,536 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,050 ₨ (3,279 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 87,340 ₨ (7,150 NT$) | 21,010 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 46,764 ₨ (3,828 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,767 ₨ (1,045 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,893 ₨ (319 NT$) | 349 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 246,362 ₨ (20,168 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 66,744 ₨ (5,464 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,749 ₨ (225 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 991 ₨ (81 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 17% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Colombo | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,910 ₨ (1,221 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,052 ₨ (1,068 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,217 ₨ (2,310 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,996 ₨ (1,064 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 14% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Colombo | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,832,100 ₨ (968,619 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 458 ₨ (37 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,322 ₨ (763 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,857 ₨ (152 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 7% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Colombo | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 481 ₨ (39 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,515 ₨ (370 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,174 ₨ (260 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,038 ₨ (249 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,188 ₨ (97 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,143 ₨ (94 NT$) | 75 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 455 ₨ (37 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 334 ₨ (27 NT$) | 35 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,107 ₨ (172 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 19% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Colombo | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,612 ₨ (869 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,378 ₨ (358 NT$) | 450 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,525 ₨ (1,598 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,682 ₨ (1,366 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,337 ₨ (683 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,193 ₨ (98 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,723 ₨ (141 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 330,574 ₨ (27,062 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 ₨ (0.95 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,901 ₨ (892 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,914 ₨ (320 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 220% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 441 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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