Sri Lanka
Cost of Living in Colombo
Monthly Total
$772
$13,510
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$270
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$17
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$270
$4,725
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$63
$1,103
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$91
$1,593
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$159
$2,783
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$19
$333
Monthly Total
$772
$13,510
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