Cost of living in Kollam is 54% lower than in Colombo (without rent).
Rent in Kollam is 71% cheaper than in Colombo.
Cost of living including rent in Kollam is 61% lower than in Colombo.
Food in Kollam is 59% cheaper than in Colombo.
Transport in Kollam is 26% cheaper than in Colombo.
| Kollam | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kollam | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.08 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.14 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.89 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.06 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.86 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.98 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.38 $ | 9.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.21 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.38 $ | 3.12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.2 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.58 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.76 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.74 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.89 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.2 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.26 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 40.5 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 119 $ | 429 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 80.5 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 221 $ | 971 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 966 $ | 1,968 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 518 $ | 1,702 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 706 $ | 229 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.54 % | 19.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.4 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.78 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Haircut | 3.07 $ | 4.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 28.9 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.9 $ | 31.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 24 $ | 31.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 868 $ | 603 $ |