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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Sri Lanka

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.85 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Sri Lanka.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.89 EUR (2.07 USD) in Colombia and 5.27 EUR (5.78 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Colombia.

1.89 EUR
5.27 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.78 EUR (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Colombia.

0.78 EUR
0.89 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.94 EUR (6.51 USD) in Colombia and 6.67 EUR (7.31 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Colombia.

5.94 EUR
6.67 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.26 EUR (9.05 USD) in Colombia and 7.81 EUR (8.56 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

8.26 EUR
7.81 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.66 EUR (4.01 USD) in Colombia and 4.55 EUR (4.98 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Colombia.

3.66 EUR
4.55 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.65 EUR (1.81 USD) in Colombia and 5.97 EUR (6.54 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Colombia.

1.65 EUR
5.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.75 EUR (0.82 USD) in Colombia and 1.49 EUR (1.63 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Colombia.

0.75 EUR
1.49 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.61 EUR (1.77 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.06 EUR (2.26 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Colombia.

1.61 EUR
2.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.38 EUR (1.51 USD) in Colombia and 2.1 EUR (2.3 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Colombia.

1.38 EUR
2.10 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.28 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 43.21 EUR (47.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 60% lower in Colombia.

17.28 EUR
43.21 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in Colombia and 0.97 EUR (1.06 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Colombia.

0.56 EUR
0.97 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.04 EUR (1.14 USD) in Colombia and 0.72 EUR (0.79 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.04 EUR
0.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.33 EUR (4.75 USD) in Colombia and 8.44 EUR (9.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Colombia.

4.33 EUR
8.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 1.35 EUR (1.48 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Colombia.

0.90 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.72 EUR (0.79 USD) in Colombia and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Colombia.

0.72 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.95 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 4.09 EUR (4.49 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Colombia.

0.95 EUR
4.09 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.79 EUR (0.87 USD) in Colombia and 1.18 EUR (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Colombia.

0.79 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.89 EUR (0.98 USD) in Colombia and 0.73 EUR (0.8 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 18% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.89 EUR
0.73 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.44 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 29.88 EUR (32.74 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Colombia.

15.44 EUR
29.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.97 EUR (1.06 USD) in Colombia and 1.51 EUR (1.66 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Colombia.

0.97 EUR
1.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.48 EUR (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.57 EUR
0.48 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Sri Lanka.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in Colombia and 1.76 EUR (1.93 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Colombia.

1.14 EUR
1.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.61 EUR (0.67 USD) in Colombia and 0.48 EUR (0.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.61 EUR
0.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.03 EUR (1.13 USD) in Colombia and 1.38 EUR (1.51 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
1.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.15 USD) in Colombia and 2.14 EUR (2.35 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Colombia.

1.96 EUR
2.14 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.96 EUR (5.43 USD) in Colombia and 4.9 EUR (5.37 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

4.96 EUR
4.90 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.59 EUR (20.37 USD) in Colombia and 13.78 EUR (15.1 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

18.59 EUR
13.78 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.1 EUR (3.39 USD) in Colombia and 1.61 EUR (1.76 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.10 EUR
1.61 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Colombia and 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.49 EUR
0.23 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.44 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Sri Lanka.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.57 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.96 EUR (1.05 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Colombia.

0.57 EUR
0.96 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 1.17 EUR (1.29 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Colombia.

0.91 EUR
1.17 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.24 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 28.73 EUR (31.48 USD) in Colombia and 4.59 EUR (5.03 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 84% lower in Sri Lanka.

28.73 EUR
4.59 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Colombia and 0.14 EUR (0.15 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

0.57 EUR
0.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.11 EUR (5.6 USD) in Colombia and 0.55 EUR (0.6 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

5.11 EUR
0.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.39 EUR (1.53 USD) in Colombia and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.39 EUR
0.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.03 EUR (1.13 USD) in Colombia and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

1.03 EUR
0.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.3 EUR (3.62 USD) in Colombia and 3.06 EUR (3.36 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Sri Lanka.

3.30 EUR
3.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 17.29 EUR (18.94 USD) in Colombia and 11.39 EUR (12.48 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Sri Lanka.

17.29 EUR
11.39 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.94 EUR (8.7 USD) in Colombia and 4.59 EUR (5.03 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

7.94 EUR
4.59 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.2 times more for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Sri Lanka.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 320.93 EUR (351.66 USD) in Colombia and 332.3 EUR (364.12 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Colombia.

320.93 EUR
332.30 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 243.86 EUR (267.21 USD) in Colombia and 137.26 EUR (150.41 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Sri Lanka.

243.86 EUR
137.26 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 632.67 EUR (693.25 USD) in Colombia and 630.18 EUR (690.53 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Sri Lanka.

632.67 EUR
630.18 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 457.37 EUR (501.17 USD) in Colombia and 282.84 EUR (309.92 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Sri Lanka.

457.37 EUR
282.84 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.2 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Sri Lanka.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1434 EUR (1571.44 USD) in Colombia and 1766 EUR (1935.62 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Colombia.

1 434 EUR
1 766 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1120 EUR (1226.86 USD) in Colombia and 1294 EUR (1418.18 USD) in Sri Lanka. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Colombia.

1 120 EUR
1 294 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.59 times higher than in Sri Lanka.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 300.97 EUR (329.79 USD) in Colombia and 189.81 EUR (207.98 USD) in Sri Lanka. The average salary is 36.9% lower in Sri Lanka.

300.97 EUR
189.81 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Sri Lanka - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

27 EUR
39.7 EUR

Two stars

56.1 EUR
42.5 EUR

Three stars

92 EUR
64.9 EUR

Four stars

158 EUR
204 EUR

Five stars

504 EUR
493 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Sri Lanka: 20 cities, 690 hotels

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