Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 14% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Colombo | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,045 ₨ (8 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,212 ₨ (9 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 788 ₨ (6 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 450 ₨ (3.45 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,095 ₨ (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 432 ₨ (3.31 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,539 ₨ (27 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,046 ₨ (16 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 302 ₨ (2.31 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 ₨ (4.57 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,315 ₨ (48 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 480 ₨ (3.68 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 ₨ (1.26 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 29% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Colombo | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 232,349 ₨ (1,781 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 113,059 ₨ (867 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,118 ₨ (292 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,008 ₨ (1,150 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,160 ₨ (576 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,756 ₨ (174 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,750 ₨ (29 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 205,570 ₨ (1,576 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 51,786 ₨ (397 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,830 ₨ (29 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₨ (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 16% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Colombo | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,184 ₨ (147 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,773 ₨ (75 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,919 ₨ (199 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,399 ₨ (172 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 60% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Colombo | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,077,000 ₨ (138,580 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 400 ₨ (3.07 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,254 ₨ (48 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,596 ₨ (12 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Colombo | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 335 ₨ (2.57 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,657 ₨ (13 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,009 ₨ (23 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,292 ₨ (10 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,163 ₨ (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,097 ₨ (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 998 ₨ (8 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 294 ₨ (2.26 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,511 ₨ (12 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 46% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Colombo | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,877 ₨ (83 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,334 ₨ (18 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,859 ₨ (45 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 21,644 ₨ (166 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,885 ₨ (68 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 404% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 870 ₨ (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,088 ₨ (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 253,140 ₨ (1,941 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17 ₨ (0.13 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,080 ₨ (77 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,165 ₨ (24 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 156% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 467 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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