Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 44% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 40% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Colombo | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,650 ₨ ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,782 ₨ ($9) | $9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 904 ₨ ($2.78) | $4.99 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 449 ₨ ($1.38) | $1.01 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 674 ₨ ($2.07) | $3.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 655 ₨ ($2.01) | $5.22 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 ₨ ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 967 ₨ ($2.98) | $3.60 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 393 ₨ ($1.21) | $1.74 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 ₨ ($1.84) | $4.56 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,315 ₨ ($19) | $16 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 464 ₨ ($1.43) | $2.36 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 324 ₨ ($1.00) | $2.77 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 65% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Colombo | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 349,035 ₨ ($1,074) | $2,369 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,638 ₨ ($248) | $1,701 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,200 ₨ ($62) | $211 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,008 ₨ ($462) | $1,201 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,160 ₨ ($231) | $970 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,756 ₨ ($70) | $156 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,696 ₨ ($14) | $55 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 99,988 ₨ ($308) | $371 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,086 ₨ ($148) | $90 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 ₨ ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ ($3.08) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 58% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,013 ₨ ($52) | $47 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,648 ₨ ($30) | $115 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,919 ₨ ($80) | $81 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,399 ₨ ($69) | $117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 30% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,077,000 ₨ ($55,630) | $23,626 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 342 ₨ ($1.05) | $1.09 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,644 ₨ ($11) | $61 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,060 ₨ ($6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 52% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,364 ₨ ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,100 ₨ ($3.38) | $15 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,000 ₨ ($12) | $129 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,292 ₨ ($3.98) | $6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,163 ₨ ($3.58) | $3.96 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,365 ₨ ($4.20) | $5.53 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,387 ₨ ($4.27) | $3.32 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 442 ₨ ($1.36) | $2.31 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,873 ₨ ($5.76) | $24 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 26% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Colombo | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,662 ₨ ($14) | $55 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,645 ₨ ($5.06) | $26 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,859 ₨ ($18) | $334 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,200 ₨ ($56) | $85 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,885 ₨ ($27) | $13 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 870 ₨ ($2.68) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,088 ₨ ($3.35) | $5.32 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,140 ₨ ($779) | $773 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 61 ₨ ($0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,080 ₨ ($31) | $39 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,446 ₨ ($26) | $9 | + 201% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 521 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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