Prices in Colombo

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Colombo? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Colombo.

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How much will we pay in stores in Colombo? Colombo - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States? Colombo - How much do you need to spend on entertainment, and how much will you pay in restaurants and bars?
Below you will read the current price and cost statement in Colombo: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 19 hours ago)

Currency in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). For 10 US dollars you can get 2.91 thousand Sri Lankan rupees. For 100 US dollars you can get 29.1 thousand Sri Lankan rupees. And the other way around: For 100 Sri Lankan rupees you can get 0.343 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Sri Lanka than in United States. Food is 29% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 65%. In turn, the cost of living in Colombo is lower than the cost in United States by 24%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 70%.

Are hotels expensive in Colombo? How much will we pay for a room in Colombo?

The average price of accommodation in Sri Lanka is $90 (LKR 26.2K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $33 (LKR 9.62K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $62 (LKR 18.1K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Sri Lanka in $33 (LKR 9.64K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $95 (LKR 27.6K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $101 (LKR 29.4K) in Sri Lanka If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $226 (LKR 65.8K)


Is it expensive in stores in Colombo? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Colombo? Below you will read about the current prices of food and food products in Colombo, such as: bananas, potatoes, foreign beer, bottled water, or eggs (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Colombo? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Colombo? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Colombo?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3.4 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8.2 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 24 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.1 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.7 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Colombo, including bananas, potatoes, foreign beer, bottled water, or eggs


And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Colombo in nearby countries? See prices in: Maldives, India, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Colombo

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Colombo

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Colombo

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Colombo

Colombo - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $50 ($21 - $103)

fees

$50 ($21 - $103)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $16.2 ($6.9 - $52)

internet

$16.2 ($6.9 - $52)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $29 ($13.7 - $79)

jeans

$29 ($13.7 - $79)
by half less than in United States

Price average earnings $239

average earnings

$239
95% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $315 ($172 - $515)

renting a small apartment in the center

$315 ($172 - $515)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $331 ($172 - $618)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$331 ($172 - $618)
86% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.66 ($0.48 - $1.7)

bread

$0.66 ($0.48 - $1.7)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $14.7 ($3.4 - $34)

cheese

$14.7 ($3.4 - $34)
14% more than in United States

Price rice $0.79 ($0.62 - $0.96)

rice

$0.79 ($0.62 - $0.96)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.3 ($0.69 - $2.4)

tomatoes

$1.3 ($0.69 - $2.4)
74% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.2 ($0.69 - $1.7)

bananas

$1.2 ($0.69 - $1.7)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $12 ($6.9 - $27)

wine

$12 ($6.9 - $27)
20% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $3.4 ($1.7 - $6.9)

cheap restaurant

$3.4 ($1.7 - $6.9)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.1 ($1.4 - $3.4)

local beer

$2.1 ($1.4 - $3.4)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.4 ($1.5 - $4.1)

coffee

$2.4 ($1.5 - $4.1)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.38 ($0.27 - $0.69)

bottle of water

$0.38 ($0.27 - $0.69)
81% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $8.2 ($5.8 - $8.9)

Burger King or a similar bar

$8.2 ($5.8 - $8.9)
23% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.7 ($0.52 - $1.5)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.7 ($0.52 - $1.5)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Colombo

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.7 (LKR 499)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.66 (LKR 192)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.3 (LKR 667)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $14.7 (LKR 4.27K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.59 (LKR 171)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $12 (LKR 3.5K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.9 (LKR 559)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.6 (LKR 748)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $8.2 (LKR 2.4K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5.5 (LKR 1.6K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $7.7 (LKR 2.24K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $6.3 (LKR 1.84K)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.2 (LKR 337)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.3 (LKR 385)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.79 (LKR 231)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.3 (LKR 372)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.2 (LKR 339)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1 (LKR 298)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $8 (LKR 2.34K)

Prices In Restaurants Colombo

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.4 (LKR 1K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $24 (LKR 7K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $8.2 (LKR 2.4K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.1 (LKR 600)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.1 (LKR 900)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.7 (LKR 205)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.38 (LKR 112)
  8. Cappuccino $2.4 (LKR 710)

Cost Of Living Colombo

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.17 (LKR 50)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $6.2 (LKR 1.8K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.3 (LKR 378)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $35K (LKR 10.2M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $315 (LKR 91.7K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $158 (LKR 45.9K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $803 (LKR 234K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $331 (LKR 96.5K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $50 (LKR 14.4K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $16.2 (LKR 4.72K)
  11. numb_34 $5.2 (LKR 1.5K)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $29 (LKR 8.37K)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $19.9 (LKR 5.8K)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $65 (LKR 19K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $36 (LKR 10.5K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $38.1K (LKR 11.1M)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $28 (LKR 8.09K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.82K (LKR 531K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $484 (LKR 141K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.48K (LKR 432K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $239 (LKR 69.6K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 20%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.41 (LKR 120)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.34 (LKR 100)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $0.65 (LKR 190)

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Colombo Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Colombo

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $14.1 (LKR 4.1K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $6.9 (LKR 2.02K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $3.8 (LKR 1.11K)

What are the different prices in the cities in Sri Lanka? Look here: Prices in cities in Sri Lanka

Prices: Colombo   Kalmunai   Kandy   Galle   Matara   Negombo   Anuradhapura   Maharagama   Trincomalee   Dambulla  

source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Cost of Living in Sri Lanka: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Sri Lanka with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price Burger King or a similar bar $8.2 ($5.8 - $8.9)

Burger King or a similar bar

$8.2 ($5.8 - $8.9)
23% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.66 ($0.48 - $1.7)

bread

$0.66 ($0.48 - $1.7)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.38 ($0.27 - $0.69)

bottle of water

$0.38 ($0.27 - $0.69)
81% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $0.79 ($0.62 - $0.96)

rice

$0.79 ($0.62 - $0.96)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.7 ($0.52 - $1.5)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.7 ($0.52 - $1.5)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price fees $50 ($21 - $103)

fees

$50 ($21 - $103)
76% is less expensive than in United States