- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey
- Colombo
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 11% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (11TL) | 10TL | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (25TL) | 12TL | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (13TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (7TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (8TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (31TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (12TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (4.98TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (7TL) | 6.00TL | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (46TL) | 25TL | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 243 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (2.30TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 28% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (4,809TL) | 750TL | + 541% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (2,275TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (333TL) | 120TL | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (1,381TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (646TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (166TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (174TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 63,581 ₨ (2,391TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,988 ₨ (827TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 757 ₨ (28TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (23TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (244TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (197TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (406TL) | 200TL | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (200TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 38% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (150,445TL) | 44,000TL | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (4.51TL) | 4.22TL | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (56TL) | 90TL | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 770 ₨ (29TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 330 ₨ (12TL) | 7TL | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 ₨ (18TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,276 ₨ (86TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 546 ₨ (21TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (19TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 383 ₨ (14TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 247 ₨ (9TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 113 ₨ (4.26TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 549 ₨ (21TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,730 ₨ (140TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (38TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,496 ₨ (131TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (94TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 808 ₨ (30TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (15TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (8TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (2,754TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (0.10TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (79TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (26TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 840 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 17% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,804TL
(74,551 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,400TL
in Zonguldak.
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