Colombo vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Colombo (Sri Lanka) · Overall index 23.5 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 129% more expensive than Colombo.
- Rent in Tokyo is 192% more expensive than in Colombo.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 151% more expensive than in Colombo.
| Item | Colombo | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +192% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $401 | $1,307 | +226% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $294 | $782 | +166% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $907 | $2,737 | +202% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $551 | $1,558 | +183% |
| Groceries | +116% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.38 | $0.87 | +129% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.33 | $2.62 | +97% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.53 | $3.43 | +124% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.65 | $3.26 | +98% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.78 | $9.15 | +91% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.8 | $9.77 | +157% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.4 | $14.2 | +122% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.9 | $3.74 | +97% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.76 | $1.62 | +113% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.47 | $3 | +104% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.65 | $4.44 | +169% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.03 | $2.3 | +123% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.03 | $2.06 | +100% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.9 | $1.69 | +88% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.77 | $1.8 | +134% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.1 | $11.4 | +124% |
| Transport | +149% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.73 | $1.65 | +126% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $29.1 | $75.4 | +159% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.08 | $2.32 | +115% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.46 | $1.23 | +167% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.23 | $0.58 | +152% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $6,291 | $18,186 | +189% |
| Dining out | +151% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.91 | $13.8 | +134% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $33.3 | $70.3 | +111% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.2 | $7.88 | +146% |
| Cappuccino | $1.39 | $3.87 | +178% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.62 | $1.65 | +166% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.91 | $4.95 | +159% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.12 | $5.82 | +175% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.57 | $1.35 | +137% |
| Telecom | +82% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.2 | $41.5 | +71% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.7 | $52.1 | +82% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.26 | +86% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.7 | $12.7 | +90% |
| Utilities & household | +112% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $60.9 | $126 | +107% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.07 | $0.15 | +114% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.62 | $3.07 | +90% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.44 | $1.05 | +139% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.6 | $16.3 | +114% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $28.4 | $62.2 | +119% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.67 | $9.79 | +110% |
| Men's haircut | $10.3 | $23.3 | +126% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.02 | $18.8 | +108% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $699 | $1,434 | +105% |
3,150 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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