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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Last updated:May 13, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$7.77

Bananas 1kg

$1.11

Beef 1kg

$8.10

Bread 500g

$0.65

Chicken Breast 1kg

$4.12

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$12.57

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.53

Domestic Beer 500mL

$2.01

Eggs (12)

$2.35

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.83

Lettuce 1kg

$1.20

Local Cheese 1kg

$11.61

Milk 1L

$1.73

Onions 1kg

$1.29

Oranges 1kg

$6.00

Potatoes 1kg

$1.31

Rice 1kg

$0.83

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.26

Water 1.5L

$0.59

Wine Bottle

$16.09

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.74

Cocktail

$8.00

Coffee

$2.93

Inexpensive Meal

$5.25

Mid-Range Meal

$25.83

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.68

Water

$0.40

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$383.45

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$204.34

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$928.73

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$371.91

Transportation

Car

$35,359.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.25

Monthly Pass

$10.13

One-way Ticket

$0.17

Taxi (per km)

$0.34

Taxi Start

$0.41

Taxi Trip

$5.97

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$0.59

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$55.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$85.19

Internet

$14.50

Mobile Minute

$0.27

Phone Plan

$4.30

Entertainment

Cinema

$4.69

Gym

$21.38

Tennis Court

$7.32

Theater

$28.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$3.02

Haircut

$5.92

Shampoo

$2.78

Toilet Paper

$4.05

Toothpaste

$1.06

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$30.80

Jeans

$41.23

Leather Shoes

$44.17

Sneakers

$81.75

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$5.03

Cold Medicine

$2.15

Doctor Visit

$15.00

Education

International School

$436.28

Preschool

$33.76

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$223.91

Cleaning

$4.24

Laundry Detergent

$12.00

Microwave

$181.00

Tablet

$612.00

$576.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,940

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$1,531

Median rent based on analysis of 42 apartments in May

Minimum$812

Maximum$4,143

Groceries

$247

Food Outside

$133

Base Cost

$28

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