Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 21% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Colombo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,650 ₨ (Dinar 3.081) | Dinar 3.594 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,782 ₨ (Dinar 3.234) | Dinar 2.684 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 904 ₨ (Dinar 1.051) | Dinar 1.271 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 449 ₨ (Dinar 0.521) | Dinar 0.594 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 674 ₨ (Dinar 0.784) | Dinar 1.076 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 655 ₨ (Dinar 0.761) | Dinar 0.430 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 ₨ (Dinar 2.668) | Dinar 1.769 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 967 ₨ (Dinar 1.125) | Dinar 0.818 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 393 ₨ (Dinar 0.457) | Dinar 0.318 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 ₨ (Dinar 0.693) | Dinar 0.909 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,315 ₨ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 464 ₨ (Dinar 0.539) | Dinar 0.810 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 324 ₨ (Dinar 0.377) | Dinar 0.385 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 49% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Colombo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 349,035 ₨ (Dinar 406) | Dinar 563 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,638 ₨ (Dinar 94) | Dinar 387 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,200 ₨ (Dinar 23) | Dinar 88 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,008 ₨ (Dinar 174) | Dinar 353 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,160 ₨ (Dinar 87) | Dinar 261 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,756 ₨ (Dinar 26) | Dinar 61 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,696 ₨ (Dinar 5.461) | Dinar 14 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 99,988 ₨ (Dinar 116) | Dinar 114 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,086 ₨ (Dinar 56) | Dinar 34 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 ₨ (Dinar 3.469) | Dinar 3.196 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ (Dinar 1.163) | Dinar 2.506 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 28% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Colombo | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,013 ₨ (Dinar 20) | Dinar 17 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,648 ₨ (Dinar 11) | Dinar 20 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,919 ₨ (Dinar 30) | Dinar 33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,399 ₨ (Dinar 26) | Dinar 34 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Colombo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,077,000 ₨ (Dinar 21,019) | Dinar 8,899 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 342 ₨ (Dinar 0.398) | Dinar 0.195 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,644 ₨ (Dinar 4.237) | Dinar 14 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,039 ₨ (Dinar 2.370) | Dinar 7 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 38% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Colombo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,364 ₨ (Dinar 2.749) | Dinar 1.773 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,100 ₨ (Dinar 1.279) | Dinar 6 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ (Dinar 4.651) | Dinar 18 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,292 ₨ (Dinar 1.502) | Dinar 2.526 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,163 ₨ (Dinar 1.353) | Dinar 2.315 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,365 ₨ (Dinar 1.587) | Dinar 2.355 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,387 ₨ (Dinar 1.613) | Dinar 1.064 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 442 ₨ (Dinar 0.514) | Dinar 1.568 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,873 ₨ (Dinar 2.178) | Dinar 2.534 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 8% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Colombo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,662 ₨ (Dinar 5.420) | Dinar 16 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,645 ₨ (Dinar 1.913) | Dinar 7 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,859 ₨ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 24 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,200 ₨ (Dinar 21) | Dinar 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,885 ₨ (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.912 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 870 ₨ (Dinar 1.012) | Dinar 2.006 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,088 ₨ (Dinar 1.265) | Dinar 3.032 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,140 ₨ (Dinar 294) | Dinar 280 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 61 ₨ (Dinar 0.071) | Dinar 0.039 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,080 ₨ (Dinar 12) | Dinar 30 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,446 ₨ (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.238 | + 339% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 646 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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