Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 42% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 40% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,042 ₨ (C$4.72) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,804 ₨ (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 957 ₨ (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 499 ₨ (C$2.26) | C$2.85 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 718 ₨ (C$3.25) | C$5.11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 452 ₨ (C$2.04) | C$4.89 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,526 ₨ (C$11) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,239 ₨ (C$10) | C$4.61 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 436 ₨ (C$1.97) | C$4.40 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 580 ₨ (C$2.63) | C$3.71 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,858 ₨ (C$22) | C$18 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 ₨ (C$2.03) | C$2.63 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223 ₨ (C$1.01) | C$2.41 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 56% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 247,210 ₨ (C$1,119) | C$2,308 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 106,294 ₨ (C$481) | C$1,757 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 33,248 ₨ (C$151) | C$120 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 121,224 ₨ (C$549) | C$1,249 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,248 ₨ (C$295) | C$1,119 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,099 ₨ (C$73) | C$93 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,305 ₨ (C$19) | C$66 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 168,268 ₨ (C$762) | C$342 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,976 ₨ (C$240) | C$152 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,439 ₨ (C$16) | C$12 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,240 ₨ (C$5.61) | C$29 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 25% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,569 ₨ (C$70) | C$79 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,351 ₨ (C$51) | C$73 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,954 ₨ (C$122) | C$119 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,659 ₨ (C$66) | C$157 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 34% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,335,800 ₨ (C$46,794) | C$27,346 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 363 ₨ (C$1.65) | C$1.75 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,172 ₨ (C$19) | C$57 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,740 ₨ (C$8) | C$30 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 54% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₨ (C$2.84) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,471 ₨ (C$7) | C$38 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,416 ₨ (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,568 ₨ (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 883 ₨ (C$4.00) | C$5.44 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 814 ₨ (C$3.69) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 799 ₨ (C$3.62) | C$3.98 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 310 ₨ (C$1.40) | C$1.60 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,729 ₨ (C$8) | C$24 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 35% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,905 ₨ (C$27) | C$65 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,811 ₨ (C$8) | C$28 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,077 ₨ (C$37) | C$104 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,561 ₨ (C$39) | C$106 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,399 ₨ (C$11) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 898 ₨ (C$4.07) | C$5.86 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 764 ₨ (C$3.46) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 179,004 ₨ (C$810) | C$644 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 ₨ (C$0.35) | C$0.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,388 ₨ (C$38) | C$53 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,306 ₨ (C$19) | C$18 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 262 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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