Cost of living in Colombo is 42% higher than in Chennai (without rent).
Rent in Colombo is 57% more expensive than in Chennai.
Cost of living including rent in Colombo is 47% higher than in Chennai.
Food in Colombo is 82% more expensive than in Chennai.
Transport in Colombo is 53% cheaper than in Chennai.
| Colombo | Chennai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Colombo | Chennai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.38 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.43 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.32 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.13 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.33 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.75 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.33 $ | 4.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.73 $ | 12 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.12 $ | 3.59 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 12 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.43 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.74 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.66 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ | 0.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.1 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.3 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.7 $ | 9.96 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 175 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 429 $ | 282 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 278 $ | 187 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 971 $ | 526 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,968 $ | 1,926 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,702 $ | 804 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 229 $ | 868 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.37 % | 9.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.2 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.39 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Haircut | 4.64 $ | 2.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.3 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.4 $ | 26 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.8 $ | 82.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 603 $ | 1,425 $ |