Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 44% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 41% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,531 ₨ (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,916 ₨ (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 937 ₨ (C$4.34) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 533 ₨ (C$2.47) | C$2.52 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 700 ₨ (C$3.24) | C$5.30 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 390 ₨ (C$1.80) | C$5.31 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,771 ₨ (C$13) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,983 ₨ (C$9) | C$6 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 387 ₨ (C$1.79) | C$2.98 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 602 ₨ (C$2.79) | C$3.16 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,485 ₨ (C$21) | C$20 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 ₨ (C$2.11) | C$2.85 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 194 ₨ (C$0.90) | C$2.96 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 57% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 231,749 ₨ (C$1,073) | C$1,978 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 115,917 ₨ (C$536) | C$1,627 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,862 ₨ (C$166) | C$326 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 121,224 ₨ (C$561) | C$1,411 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,248 ₨ (C$302) | C$1,004 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,099 ₨ (C$75) | C$198 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,258 ₨ (C$20) | C$65 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 164,840 ₨ (C$763) | C$408 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 52,976 ₨ (C$245) | C$175 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,439 ₨ (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,238 ₨ (C$5.73) | C$29 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,791 ₨ (C$64) | C$61 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,351 ₨ (C$53) | C$46 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 26,954 ₨ (C$125) | C$120 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,659 ₨ (C$68) | C$157 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 42% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,366,200 ₨ (C$75,745) | C$29,563 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 365 ₨ (C$1.69) | C$1.44 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,510 ₨ (C$21) | C$103 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,742 ₨ (C$8) | C$45 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 55% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Colombo | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₨ (C$2.91) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,471 ₨ (C$7) | C$24 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,262 ₨ (C$20) | C$81 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,568 ₨ (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 883 ₨ (C$4.09) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 814 ₨ (C$3.77) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 799 ₨ (C$3.70) | C$4.38 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 310 ₨ (C$1.43) | C$2.61 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,729 ₨ (C$8) | C$27 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 33% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Colombo | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,664 ₨ (C$31) | C$63 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,811 ₨ (C$8) | C$31 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,750 ₨ (C$27) | C$153 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,622 ₨ (C$49) | C$116 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,783 ₨ (C$13) | C$13 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 923 ₨ (C$4.27) | C$5.56 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 763 ₨ (C$3.53) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 179,004 ₨ (C$828) | C$658 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 ₨ (C$0.36) | C$0.43 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,356 ₨ (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,309 ₨ (C$20) | C$19 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 241 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
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