Should I move to Colombo?

Colombo, Sri Lanka has a cost of living 65.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.4). It is ranked #444 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 21.7 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Colombo?

The cost of living in Colombo is 65.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.4). Groceries are 52.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 73.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately LKR 98,476 per month. Local purchasing power index is 21.7 (NYC = 100).

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · #444 of 538 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Colombo?

65.6% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-65.6%

vs NYC

LKR 98,476

Affitto stimato a

21.7

Potere d'Acquisto

Very weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Colombo

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

34.4 Very affordable

Affitto

10.0 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

47.1 Affordable

Ristoranti

26.2 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

21.7 Very weak

Affitto stimato a Colombo

1 camera — Centro città LKR 98,476/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro LKR 73,857/mo

3 camere — Centro città LKR 171,262/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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