Verdict: Colombo is 56% cheaper — saving you $711/month ($8,532/year)
Colombo ($569/mo)
Fukuoka ($1,280/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$350
$650
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$200
$420
Cheap Meal
$2
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$8
$18
Transit Pass
$12
$55
Utilities
$35
$110
Internet
$12
$35
Groceries
$100
$250
CategoryColomboFukuokaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$350$650$-300
1BR Apartment (Outside)$200$420$-220
Cheap Meal$2$6$-4
Mid-Range Meal$8$18$-10
Transit Pass$12$55$-43
Utilities$35$110$-75
Internet$12$35$-23
Groceries$100$250$-150
Total Estimated$569$1,280$711 (56%)

Safety Index

Colombo: 55/100

Fukuoka: 90/100

Average Monthly Salary

Colombo: $450

Fukuoka: $2,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colombo cheaper than Fukuoka?

Colombo is approximately 56% cheaper.Colombo costs around $569/month vs Fukuoka at $1,280/month. That is a saving of $711/month ($8,532/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Colombo or Fukuoka?

Colombo has cheaper rent.Colombo charges $350/month for a city-center 1BR, while Fukuoka is $650/month.

Which city is safer — Colombo or Fukuoka?

Fukuoka is safer, with a safety index of 90/100 vs 55/100.