Cost of living in George Town is 182% higher than in Colombo (without rent).
Rent in George Town is 924% more expensive than in Colombo.
Cost of living including rent in George Town is 473% higher than in Colombo.
Food in George Town is 175% more expensive than in Colombo.
Transport in George Town is 88% more expensive than in Colombo.
| George Town | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| George Town | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.8 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.7 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15.7 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.16 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.66 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.59 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.24 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.91 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 9.58 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.91 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 23.9 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.99 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.2 $ | 9.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.2 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.78 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.6 $ | 3.12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 110 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.99 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.36 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.97 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
196 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
113 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 2,239 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 4,623 $ | 429 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,606 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 5,633 $ | 971 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,428 $ | 1,968 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,209 $ | 1,702 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,788 $ | 229 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.76 % | 19.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.2 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18.1 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Haircut | 23.5 $ | 4.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 129 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.7 $ | 31.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,615 $ | 31.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,502 $ | 603 $ |