Colombo vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Colombo (Sri Lanka) · Overall index 23.5 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 54% more expensive than Colombo.
- Rent in Bangkok is 92% more expensive than in Colombo.
- Dining out in Bangkok is 59% more expensive than in Colombo.
| Item | Colombo | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +92% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $401 | $785 | +96% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $294 | $630 | +114% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $907 | $1,512 | +67% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $551 | $1,069 | +94% |
| Groceries | +49% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.38 | $0.61 | +61% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.33 | $2.14 | +61% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.53 | $2.56 | +67% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.65 | $2.53 | +53% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.78 | $6.93 | +45% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.8 | $6.15 | +62% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.4 | $10.3 | +61% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.9 | $2.84 | +49% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.76 | $0.93 | +22% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.47 | $2.4 | +63% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.65 | $2.38 | +44% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.38 | +34% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.39 | +35% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.9 | $1.2 | +33% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.77 | $1.22 | +58% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.1 | $7.66 | +50% |
| Transport | +55% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.73 | $1.01 | +38% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $29.1 | $44.6 | +53% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.08 | $1.59 | +47% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.46 | $0.81 | +76% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.23 | $0.37 | +61% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $6,291 | $10,133 | +61% |
| Dining out | +59% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.91 | $8.84 | +50% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $33.3 | $47.5 | +43% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.2 | $5.21 | +63% |
| Cappuccino | $1.39 | $2.15 | +55% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.62 | $1.11 | +79% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.91 | $3.3 | +73% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.12 | $3.74 | +76% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.57 | $0.78 | +37% |
| Telecom | +31% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.2 | $33.4 | +38% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.7 | $37.1 | +29% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.19 | +36% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.7 | $8.29 | +24% |
| Utilities & household | +43% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $60.9 | $81.5 | +34% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.07 | $0.09 | +29% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.62 | $2.32 | +43% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.44 | $0.67 | +52% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.6 | $10.8 | +42% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $28.4 | $37.2 | +31% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.67 | $7.95 | +70% |
| Men's haircut | $10.3 | $15.5 | +50% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.02 | $12.7 | +41% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $699 | $991 | +42% |
3,349 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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