Sri Lanka vs Sri Lanka · 103 km apart
Sri Lanka
single / month
Cheaper overallSri Lanka
single / month
| Expense | Matale | Colombo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.24 | $4.68 | Matale |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.96 | $18.72 | Matale |
| Cappuccino | $0.97 | $1.40 | Matale |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $73.44 | $106 | Matale |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.88 | $17.16 | Matale |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $31.32 | $45.24 | Matale |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.07 | $13.10 | Matale |
| Fitness club membership | $9.07 | $13.10 | Matale |
| Cinema ticket | $2.38 | $3.43 | Matale |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $141 | $223 | Matale |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $98.18 | $155 | Matale |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $295 | $466 | Matale |
| Total single-person budget | $314 | $467 | Matale |
| Average net salary | $252 | $364 |
Matale is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Matale runs about $314 versus $467 in Colombo — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Matale leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Matale · Full cost of living in Colombo