- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey
- Colombo
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3% cheaper than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (7TL) | 10TL | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (15TL) | 12TL | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (8TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (4.18TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (4.63TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (5.72TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (7TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (3.04TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (4.20TL) | 6.00TL | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (28TL) | 25TL | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 220 ₨ (5.05TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (1.41TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 26% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (2,935TL) | 750TL | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (1,388TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (203TL) | 120TL | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (843TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (394TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (102TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (106TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 71,301 ₨ (1,637TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,980 ₨ (505TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 534 ₨ (12TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 ₨ (5.21TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (149TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (120TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (247TL) | 200TL | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (122TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9% cheaper than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (91,819TL) | 44,000TL | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (2.75TL) | 4.22TL | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (34TL) | 90TL | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 403 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
| 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) | 290 ₨ (7TL) | 7TL | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 567 ₨ (13TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,534 ₨ (35TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 699 ₨ (16TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 454 ₨ (10TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 420 ₨ (10TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 270 ₨ (6TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 127 ₨ (2.92TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 539 ₨ (12TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,503 ₨ (57TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (23TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,377 ₨ (55TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (57TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₨ (22TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (4.59TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 84,227 ₨ (1,933TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (0.06TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (49TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (16TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 989 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 4% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,399TL
(104,490 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,300TL
in Zonguldak.
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