Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombo and Eravur Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombo and Eravur

🙂 Solo nomad: Colombo is 8.4% cheaper than Eravur without rent, and 36.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Colombo is 5.8% more expensive than Eravur without rent, and 33.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.11 LKR 1,229
$4.13 LKR 1,234
-0.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.76 LKR 7,397
$25.04 LKR 7,481
-1.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.23 LKR 2,458
$8.46 LKR 2,528
-2.72%
Cappuccino
$2.66 LKR 794
$2.61 LKR 781
1.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 LKR 217
$0.68 LKR 202
7.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 LKR 112
$0.38 LKR 113
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.38 LKR 713
$2.37 LKR 707
0.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 LKR 981
$3.26 LKR 974
0.61%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.77 LKR 528
$1.72 LKR 513
2.91%
White Bread (500g)
$0.53 LKR 158
$0.56 LKR 168
-5.36%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.85 LKR 255
$0.88 LKR 263
-3.41%
Eggs
$2.12 LKR 633
$2.13 LKR 636
-0.47%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.9 LKR 4,154
$14.28 LKR 4,268
-2.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.78 LKR 1,427
$4.63 LKR 1,383
3.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.12 LKR 2,425
$8.22 LKR 2,455
-1.22%
Apples (1kg)
$7.6 LKR 2,270
$7.63 LKR 2,280
-0.39%
Banana (1kg)
$1.12 LKR 335
$1.12 LKR 334
-
Oranges (1kg)
$5.75 LKR 1,719
$5.83 LKR 1,741
-1.37%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.2 LKR 358
$1.26 LKR 377
-4.76%
Potato (1kg)
$1.1 LKR 328
$1.1 LKR 328
-
Onion (1kg)
$1.42 LKR 425
$1.35 LKR 403
5.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 LKR 353
$1.19 LKR 357
-0.84%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 LKR 168
$0.6 LKR 179
-6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10 LKR 2,987
$10.24 LKR 3,059
-2.34%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.18 LKR 4,237
$14 LKR 4,183
1.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.04 LKR 609
$2.08 LKR 621
-1.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.83 LKR 845
$2.97 LKR 886
-4.71%
🚌 Getting Around
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.17 LKR 50.7
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$4.98 LKR 1,489
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.42 LKR 125
$0.41 LKR 124
2.44%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 LKR 105
$0.32 LKR 97
9.37%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 LKR 181
$0.6 LKR 180
1.67%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 LKR 357
$1.25 LKR 373
-4.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.3K LKR 8.1M
$26.5K LKR 7.9M
2.76%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.4K LKR 10.6M
$35.4K LKR 10.6M
0.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$60.7 LKR 18.1K
$60.1 LKR 18K
0.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.24 LKR 1,268
$4.27 LKR 1,275
-0.70%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.18 LKR 4,535
$14.9 LKR 4,453
1.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$14.36 LKR 4,291
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.45 LKR 2,227
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$3.33 LKR 996
$3.43 LKR 1,023
-2.92%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$36.28 LKR 10.8K
$36.54 LKR 10.9K
-0.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$449 LKR 134.2K
$444 LKR 132.5K
1.26%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$27.95 LKR 8,350
$27.21 LKR 8,131
2.72%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.77 LKR 5,908
$19.2 LKR 5,737
2.97%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$68.3 LKR 20.4K
$70.8 LKR 21.2K
-3.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$38.3 LKR 11.4K
$38.2 LKR 11.4K
0.26%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$373 LKR 111.4K
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 LKR 51.8K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$943 LKR 281.9K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$357 LKR 106.7K
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,329 LKR 695.8K
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,336 LKR 399.2K
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Colombo
Eravur
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$235 LKR 70.3K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
16.45
16.45
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Last update for Colombo: October 28, 2025

Last update for Eravur: October 29, 2025

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