Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#879
6.938861, 79.8542
Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.75
$900.50
$55.50
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.20
$100.80
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.30
$50.60
$2.10
|
Daily cost for data usage |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.45
$300.25
$15.65
|
Daily cost for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.75
$90.50
$5.35
|
Daily cost including taxis and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.85
$200.60
$20.90
|
Daily cost for dining in restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.40
$150.10
$18.75
|
Daily cost for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$200.00
$7.50
|
Daily cost for temporary coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$1.00
|
Daily rate for visa processing |
| Total |
$553.70
$2,043.35
$126.75
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$320.50
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$110.75
Rates can vary depending on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.85
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.10
Price for imported brands can be higher.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.60
Local eateries offer lower prices.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.50
International fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.30
Prices can vary based on import origins and season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.00
Price for a standard white loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.15
Local brands are slightly cheaper.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.95
Price for local varieties.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.20
Boneless, skinless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$5.75
Price for local cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.60
Prices can vary greatly depending on the origin.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.50
Initial charge per trip.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.35
Standard rate for additional kilometers.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$12.00
Covers bus and train services.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Price per liter.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$8.50
Basic monthly plan.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$20.80
High-speed broadband services.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$22.50
Access to basic facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.20
Hourly rate for court rental.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$4.75
Standard ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$33.90
Average price for brand name jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$25.40
Mid-range dresses.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$55.30
Price for international brands.
per pair