Should I move to Colombo?

Colombo, Sri Lanka has a cost of living 65.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.9). It is ranked #468 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 19.1 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 65.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.9). Groceries are 49.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 74.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately LKR 118,440 per month. Local purchasing power index is 19.1 (NYC = 100).

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · #468 of 558 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Colombo?

65.1% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-65.1%

vs NYC

LKR 118,440

Geschatte huur in

19.1

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Colombo?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Colombo

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

34.9 Very affordable

Huur

12.1 Very affordable

Boodschappen

50.1 Affordable

Restaurants

25.3 Very affordable

Koopkracht

19.1 Very weak

Geschatte huur in Colombo

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum LKR 118,440/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum LKR 88,830/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum LKR 206,369/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇲🇾 Kuching

Malaysia

CoL index 35.1

Kuching vs Colombo vergelijken → →

🇨🇳 Suzhou

China

CoL index 35.1

Suzhou vs Colombo vergelijken → →

🇵🇭 Manila

Philippines

CoL index 34.6

Manila vs Colombo vergelijken → →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Colombo — in seconden.

Salaris vergelijken → → Volledige kosten van levensonderhoud

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