- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
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- Colombo
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Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 32% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (40 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (89 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (47 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (24 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (27 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (33 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (107 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (41 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (17 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (24 Kč) | 10 Kč | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (162 Kč) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 224 ₨ (30 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (8 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 65% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 15% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (16,860 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (7,975 Kč) | 6,500 Kč | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (1,166 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (4,843 Kč) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (2,265 Kč) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (583 Kč) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (611 Kč) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 64,152 ₨ (8,459 Kč) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,022 ₨ (2,640 Kč) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 ₨ (97 Kč) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 525 ₨ (69 Kč) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 21% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (854 Kč) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (692 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (1,422 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (701 Kč) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 12% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (527,447 Kč) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (16 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (198 Kč) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 653 ₨ (86 Kč) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 269 ₨ (36 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 412 ₨ (54 Kč) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,300 ₨ (303 Kč) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 546 ₨ (72 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 ₨ (52 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 356 ₨ (47 Kč) | 61 Kč | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 248 ₨ (33 Kč) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 111 ₨ (15 Kč) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (68 Kč) | 150 Kč | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 19% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,414 ₨ (450 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (132 Kč) | 350 Kč | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,513 ₨ (463 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (330 Kč) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 796 ₨ (105 Kč) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (53 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (26 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 17% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (9,655 Kč) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (0.35 Kč) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (279 Kč) | 691 Kč | - 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (92 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
25,000 Kč
in Zlín
you would need to make just about 22,329 Kč
(169,337 ₨)
in Colombo.
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