Average Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area.          LKR 98,745
• Monthly reant for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area.             LKR 58,772
• Utilities 1 month (Heating,electricity,gas) for 2 people in 85 m2 flat.                                LKR 8,459
• Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in expensive area.                        LKR 64,949
• Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in normal area.                             LKR 29,350
• Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity,gas) for 1 person in 45m2  (480 Sqft) studio.        LKR 5,454
• Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)                                                                                                        LKR 2,896
• 40″ flat screen TV                                                                                                                        LKR 83,546
• Microwave 800/900 watt (Bosch,Panasonic,LG,Sharp or equivalent brands)                  LKR 21,808
• Laundry detergent (31~100oz)                                                                                                 LKR 482

These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 467 prices entered by 70 different people.

Latest price update: October 17, 2016.

Source: Expatistan