Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 60% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)

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TOTAL - 60%
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These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025. Exchange rate: 0.00332 USD / LKR
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in Los Angeles, California you would need to make just about $4,742 (1,429,532 ₨) in Colombo.

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