- Cost of Living
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- Zonguldak
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Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 1% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (8TL) | 10TL | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (17TL) | 12TL | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (4.70TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (5.20TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (6TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (21TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (8TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (3.42TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (4.72TL) | 6.00TL | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (32TL) | 25TL | + 26% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 224 ₨ (5.79TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (1.58TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 24% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (3,298TL) | 750TL | + 340% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (1,560TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (228TL) | 120TL | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (947TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (443TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (114TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (120TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 64,757 ₨ (1,670TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,460 ₨ (553TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 617 ₨ (16TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 525 ₨ (14TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (167TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (135TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (278TL) | 200TL | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (137TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (103,163TL) | 44,000TL | + 134% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (3.09TL) | 4.22TL | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (39TL) | 90TL | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 642 ₨ (17TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 0% cheaper than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 269 ₨ (7TL) | 7TL | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 412 ₨ (11TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,300 ₨ (59TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 546 ₨ (14TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 ₨ (10TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 332 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 248 ₨ (6TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 116 ₨ (2.99TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (13TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,414 ₨ (88TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (26TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,513 ₨ (91TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (64TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 796 ₨ (21TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (10TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (5.16TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (1,888TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (0.07TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (54TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (18TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 2,365TL
(91,708 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Zonguldak.
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