Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 66% more expensive than in Sousse (Tunisia)
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 87% more expensive than in Sousse (Tunisia) | ||||
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Colombo | Sousse | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 942 ₨ (10 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,644 ₨ (17 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 152% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 842 ₨ (9 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 474 ₨ (4.828 Dinar) | 1.369 Dinar | + 253% | |
12 eggs, large | 697 ₨ (7 Dinar) | 3.139 Dinar | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 655 ₨ (7 Dinar) | 2.077 Dinar | + 221% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,171 ₨ (22 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,234 ₨ (23 Dinar) | 3.121 Dinar | + 629% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 435 ₨ (4.429 Dinar) | 1.573 Dinar | + 182% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 498 ₨ (5.070 Dinar) | 3.712 Dinar | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,530 ₨ (46 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | + 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 429 ₨ (4.366 Dinar) | 2.273 Dinar | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 178 ₨ (1.816 Dinar) | 0.813 Dinar | + 123% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 47% more expensive than in Sousse (Tunisia) | ||||
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Colombo | Sousse | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 212,443 ₨ (2,164 Dinar) | 1,009 Dinar | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,638 ₨ (822 Dinar) | 452 Dinar | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,200 ₨ (206 Dinar) | 229 Dinar | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,231 ₨ (848 Dinar) | 619 Dinar | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,473 ₨ (514 Dinar) | 397 Dinar | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,756 ₨ (232 Dinar) | 49 Dinar | + 377% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,546 ₨ (26 Dinar) | 37 Dinar | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 99,988 ₨ (1,019 Dinar) | 686 Dinar | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,086 ₨ (490 Dinar) | 182 Dinar | + 169% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 ₨ (30 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 228% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,243 ₨ (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 5% cheaper than in Sousse (Tunisia) | ||||
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Colombo | Sousse | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,462 ₨ (66 Dinar) | 108 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,648 ₨ (98 Dinar) | 113 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,919 ₨ (264 Dinar) | 182 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,399 ₨ (228 Dinar) | 133 Dinar | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 121% more expensive than in Sousse (Tunisia) | ||||
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Colombo | Sousse | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,077,000 ₨ (184,174 Dinar) | 44,388 Dinar | + 315% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 ₨ (3.823 Dinar) | 1.718 Dinar | + 123% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,718 ₨ (38 Dinar) | 34 Dinar | + 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,485 ₨ (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 53% more expensive than in Sousse (Tunisia) | ||||
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Colombo | Sousse | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,364 ₨ (24 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,100 ₨ (11 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,093 ₨ (32 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,292 ₨ (13 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,163 ₨ (12 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 570 ₨ (5.803 Dinar) | 5.768 Dinar | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,387 ₨ (14 Dinar) | 2.192 Dinar | + 545% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 274 ₨ (2.797 Dinar) | 2.585 Dinar | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,593 ₨ (16 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 36% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 34% more expensive than in Sousse (Tunisia) | ||||
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Colombo | Sousse | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,809 ₨ (59 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,689 ₨ (17 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,110 ₨ (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,014 ₨ (102 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,586 ₨ (16 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 611 ₨ (6 Dinar) | 4.669 Dinar | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 ₨ (8 Dinar) | 4.716 Dinar | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,140 ₨ (2,579 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 61 ₨ (0.625 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,045 ₨ (82 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,886 ₨ (80 Dinar) | 5.196 Dinar | + 1446% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 230 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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