What does groceries cost in Colombo?

Basic groceries in Colombo cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($4), apples (1kg) ($8), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Colombo?

Dining out in Colombo: inexpensive meal ($5), mid-range restaurant meal ($26), local beer ($3), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Colombo?

Average monthly rent in Colombo: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($383), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($204), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($929), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($372).

What does transportation cost in Colombo?

Transportation costs in Colombo: gasoline per liter ($1.25), public transport ticket ($0.17), monthly transport pass ($10.13), taxi starting fare ($0.41).

What does utilities cost in Colombo?

Monthly utilities in Colombo: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($85), mobile phone plan ($4), internet ($15).

What does entertainment cost in Colombo?

Entertainment costs in Colombo: gym membership ($21), movie ticket ($5), theater ticket ($28).

What does personal care cost in Colombo?

Personal care items in Colombo: deodorant ($3), shampoo ($3), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($6).

What does clothing cost in Colombo?

Clothing prices in Colombo: jeans ($41), dress ($31), sneakers ($82), leather shoes ($44).

What does healthcare cost in Colombo?

Healthcare costs in Colombo: cold medicine ($2), antibiotics ($5), doctor visit ($15).

What does education cost in Colombo?

Education costs in Colombo: preschool (monthly) ($34), international school (monthly) ($436).

What does other expenses cost in Colombo?

Costs in Colombo include: averageSalary ($224), tablet ($612), tv ($576), microwave ($181), laundryDetergent ($12).

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Sri Lanka

Colombo

Western Province

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752,993 people • 8:43 AM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Excellent

Coffee Culture

Good

Nightlife

Good

Street Cleanliness

Good

Work

Work Cafés

Excellent

Coworking

Good

Power Reliability

Good

Nature

Nearby Beach

Nearby Mountains

Green Spaces

Good

Community

Nomad Community

Limited

Cost of Living

Total

$1,940

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$247

Food Outside

$133

Base Cost

$28

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Weather

13/05/2026

Air Quality

Moderate

63/500

Forecast

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28°C

24°C

Feels like: 33°C

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WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

52.54 Mbps

Max

112.29 Mbps

Min

13.50 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

39.11 Mbps

Max

93.84 Mbps

Min

4.00 Mbps

Latency

17 ms

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Safety

6/10 - Safe

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Moderate

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Limited

Public Transit

Okay

Bikeability

Bad

Communities

1 communities

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