- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey
- Colombo
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (9TL) | 10TL | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (20TL) | 12TL | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (11TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (5.43TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (6TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (7TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (24TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (3.95TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (5.45TL) | 6.00TL | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (37TL) | 25TL | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 233 ₨ (7TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (1.83TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 25% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (3,811TL) | 750TL | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (1,803TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (264TL) | 120TL | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (1,095TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (512TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (132TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (138TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 60,632 ₨ (1,807TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,612 ₨ (704TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 757 ₨ (23TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (18TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (193TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (156TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (321TL) | 200TL | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (158TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 15% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (119,234TL) | 44,000TL | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (3.57TL) | 4.22TL | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (45TL) | 90TL | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 678 ₨ (20TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 1% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 330 ₨ (10TL) | 7TL | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 ₨ (14TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,332 ₨ (70TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 546 ₨ (16TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (15TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 383 ₨ (11TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 247 ₨ (7TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 113 ₨ (3.38TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (15TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,779 ₨ (113TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (30TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,496 ₨ (104TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (75TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 797 ₨ (24TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (12TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (5.96TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (2,183TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (0.08TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (63TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (21TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 822 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,449TL
(82,144 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Zonguldak.
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