Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 26% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 35% 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 | 1,045 ₨ (C$4.81) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,212 ₨ (C$5.59) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 788 ₨ (C$3.63) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 450 ₨ (C$2.08) | C$2.38 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,095 ₨ (C$5.05) | C$5.16 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 432 ₨ (C$1.99) | C$4.33 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,539 ₨ (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,046 ₨ (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 302 ₨ (C$1.39) | C$2.66 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 ₨ (C$2.75) | C$3.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,315 ₨ (C$29) | C$24 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 480 ₨ (C$2.21) | C$2.42 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 ₨ (C$0.76) | C$2.62 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 51% 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 | 232,349 ₨ (C$1,071) | C$2,008 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 113,059 ₨ (C$521) | C$1,645 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,118 ₨ (C$176) | C$99 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,008 ₨ (C$691) | C$1,201 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,160 ₨ (C$346) | C$1,069 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,756 ₨ (C$105) | C$85 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,750 ₨ (C$17) | C$77 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 205,570 ₨ (C$947) | C$351 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,786 ₨ (C$239) | C$159 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,830 ₨ (C$18) | C$17 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ (C$4.61) | C$28 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 30% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,184 ₨ (C$88) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,773 ₨ (C$45) | C$80 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,919 ₨ (C$119) | C$119 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,399 ₨ (C$103) | C$162 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about the same as 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 | 18,077,000 ₨ (C$83,302) | C$25,318 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 400 ₨ (C$1.84) | C$1.65 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,254 ₨ (C$29) | C$66 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,596 ₨ (C$7) | C$31 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 48% 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) | 335 ₨ (C$1.55) | C$13 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,657 ₨ (C$8) | C$38 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,009 ₨ (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,292 ₨ (C$5.95) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,163 ₨ (C$5.36) | C$5.63 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,097 ₨ (C$5.06) | C$5.47 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 998 ₨ (C$4.60) | C$3.95 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 294 ₨ (C$1.36) | C$1.60 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,511 ₨ (C$7) | C$24 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Colombo | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,877 ₨ (C$50) | C$63 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,334 ₨ (C$11) | C$28 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,859 ₨ (C$27) | C$105 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 21,644 ₨ (C$100) | C$107 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,885 ₨ (C$41) | C$12 | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 870 ₨ (C$4.01) | C$5.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,088 ₨ (C$5.01) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,140 ₨ (C$1,167) | C$677 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17 ₨ (C$0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,080 ₨ (C$46) | C$53 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,165 ₨ (C$15) | C$14 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 487 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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