Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombo and Hatton Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombo and Hatton

😐 Solo nomad: Colombo is 2.8% more expensive than Hatton without rent, and 39.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Colombo is 19.1% more expensive than Hatton without rent, and 31.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Colombo
Hatton
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.11 LKR 1,229
$4.09 LKR 1,221
0.49%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.76 LKR 7,397
$25.01 LKR 7,474
-1.00%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.23 LKR 2,458
$8.43 LKR 2,520
-2.37%
Cappuccino
$2.66 LKR 794
$2.76 LKR 823
-3.62%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 LKR 217
$0.72 LKR 215
1.39%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 LKR 112
$0.4 LKR 121
-5.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.38 LKR 713
$2.29 LKR 684
3.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 LKR 981
$3.41 LKR 1,018
-3.81%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Colombo
Hatton
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.77 LKR 528
$1.7 LKR 507
4.12%
White Bread (500g)
$0.53 LKR 158
$0.57 LKR 169
-7.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.85 LKR 255
$0.81 LKR 242
4.94%
Eggs
$2.12 LKR 633
$2.23 LKR 666
-4.93%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.9 LKR 4,154
$13.87 LKR 4,143
0.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.78 LKR 1,427
$4.59 LKR 1,373
4.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.12 LKR 2,425
$7.86 LKR 2,347
3.31%
Apples (1kg)
$7.6 LKR 2,270
$7.41 LKR 2,214
2.56%
Banana (1kg)
$1.12 LKR 335
$1.11 LKR 331
0.90%
Oranges (1kg)
$5.75 LKR 1,719
$5.7 LKR 1,703
0.88%
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 404
5.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 LKR 353
$1.16 LKR 346
1.72%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 LKR 168
$0.57 LKR 170
-1.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10 LKR 2,987
$10.01 LKR 2,991
-0.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.18 LKR 4,237
$14.06 LKR 4,202
0.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.04 LKR 609
$2 LKR 598
2.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.83 LKR 845
$2.83 LKR 846
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🚌 Getting Around
Colombo
Hatton
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
$0.39 LKR 116
7.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 LKR 105
$0.36 LKR 106
-2.78%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 LKR 181
$0.56 LKR 169
8.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 LKR 357
$1.26 LKR 377
-4.76%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.3K LKR 8.1M
$27.2K LKR 8.1M
0.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.4K LKR 10.6M
$34.6K LKR 10.3M
2.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Colombo
Hatton
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$60.7 LKR 18.1K
$59 LKR 17.6K
2.83%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.24 LKR 1,268
$4.34 LKR 1,298
-2.30%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.18 LKR 4,535
$15.01 LKR 4,484
1.13%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Colombo
Hatton
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
$3.44 LKR 1,028
-3.20%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Colombo
Hatton
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$36.28 LKR 10.8K
$36.79 LKR 11K
-1.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$449 LKR 134.2K
$442 LKR 132.2K
1.55%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Colombo
Hatton
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$27.95 LKR 8,350
$27.79 LKR 8,303
0.58%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.77 LKR 5,908
$19.61 LKR 5,860
0.82%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$68.3 LKR 20.4K
$68.5 LKR 20.5K
-0.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$38.3 LKR 11.4K
$38.84 LKR 11.6K
-1.39%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Colombo
Hatton
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
-
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Colombo
Hatton
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 Hatton: October 28, 2025

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