Cost of living
Shira compared to Geldagana
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Overview comparison
ShiraGeldagana
Consumer prices in Shira are roughly 5% higher than in Geldagana.
Cost of living
| Item | Shira | Geldagana |
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| Total with rent one person | 591 | 522 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,442 | 1,197 |
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| Without rent one person | 303 | 279 |
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| Without rent one family | 945 | 859 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 242.11 | 196.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 469.52 | 383.42 |
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| Food person | 211 | 198 |
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| Food family | 544 | 656 |
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| Transport person | 21.95 | 23.63 |
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| Transport family | 69.94 | 59.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.42 years | 76.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shira | Geldagana |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.03 | 5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39 | 38.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.36 | 3.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.82 | 0.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.28 | 1.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shira | Geldagana |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 269.48 | 266.35 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 124.35 | 149.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 452.59 | 416.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 423.23 | 426.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.2 | 56.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.55 | 74.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.03 | 6.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shira | Geldagana |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.53 | 9.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,526 | 1,225 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,083 | 1,136 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.8% | 16.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.7 | 2.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.53 | 0.57 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shira | Geldagana |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.54 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.29 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.81 | 6.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.7 | 3.3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.58 | 5.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Shira | Geldagana |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.36 | 25.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.74 | 4.13 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.63 | 16.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.35 | 5.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.58 | 54.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.34 | 74.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 249.72 | 175.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,728 | 3,743 |
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