Is Colombo more expensive than Kuching?

Colombo is 0.6% cheaper than Kuching overall. Rent is 51.3% higher, groceries 10.6% more expensive, and restaurants 1.9% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kuching or Colombo?

Kuching has a purchasing power index of 46.3 while Colombo has 19.1 (NYC = 100). Kuching offers better purchasing power.

Jämförelse av levnadskostnader · 2026

🇲🇾 Kuching vs 🇱🇰 Colombo

2026

Colombo är 0.6% billigare

Kategori	🇲🇾 Kuching	🇱🇰 Colombo	Skillnad
Levnadskostnader	35.1	34.9	-0.6%
Hyra	8.0	12.1	+51.3%
Livsmedel	45.3	50.1	+10.6%
Restauranger	25.8	25.3	-1.9%
Köpkraft	46.3	19.1	-58.7%

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

Lägg till din lön för en personlig jämförelse

Se exakta skatteskillnader, nettoinkomst och sparpotential.

30k lön 50k lön

Utforska

🇲🇾 Levnadskostnader i Kuching

Utforska

🇱🇰 Levnadskostnader i Colombo

Utforska

🇲🇾 Ska jag flytta till Kuching?

Utforska

🇱🇰 Ska jag flytta till Colombo?