- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Czech Republic
- Colombo
- Zlín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (43 Kč) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (98 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (51 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (26 Kč) | 13 Kč | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (29 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (36 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (118 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (45 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (19 Kč) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (27 Kč) | 11 Kč | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (178 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 219 ₨ (32 Kč) | 30 Kč | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (9 Kč) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 23% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (18,538 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (8,769 Kč) | 3,000 Kč | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (1,283 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (5,325 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (2,491 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (641 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (672 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 66,388 ₨ (9,626 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,563 ₨ (3,271 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 525 ₨ (76 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 216 ₨ (31 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 1% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (939 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (760 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (1,563 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (770 Kč) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (579,961 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (17 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (217 Kč) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 ₨ (62 Kč) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 330 ₨ (48 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 419 ₨ (61 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,420 ₨ (206 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 699 ₨ (101 Kč) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 442 ₨ (64 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 474 ₨ (69 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 244 ₨ (35 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 128 ₨ (19 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 686 ₨ (99 Kč) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 17% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,689 ₨ (390 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (145 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,385 ₨ (346 Kč) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (362 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 886 ₨ (128 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (58 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (29 Kč) | 33 Kč | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 20,599 ₨ (2,987 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (0.39 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (306 Kč) | 691 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (101 Kč) | 331 Kč | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 868 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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(180,558 ₨)
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