Is Perm more expensive than Colombo?

Perm is 0.0% cheaper than Colombo overall. Rent is 6.0% lower, groceries 25.4% cheaper, and restaurants 23.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Colombo or Perm?

Colombo has a purchasing power index of 19.4 while Perm has 73.9 (NYC = 100). Perm offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇱🇰 Colombo vs 🇷🇺 Perm

2026

Perm is 0.0% cheaper

Category	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇷🇺 Perm	Difference
Cost of Living	34.3	34.3	0.0%
Rent	11.7	11.0	-6.0%
Groceries	48.4	36.1	-25.4%
Restaurants	25.6	31.6	+23.4%
Purchasing Power	19.4	73.9	+280.9%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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