Cost of living
Bakamune compared to Western (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
BakamuneWestern (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Western (Sri Lanka) are roughly 73% higher than in Bakamune.
Cost of living
| Item | Bakamune | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 506 | 1,871 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,008 | 3,367 |
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| Without rent one person | 295 | 592 |
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| Without rent one family | 707 | 1,951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 135.9 | 970.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 205.31 | 1,645.63 |
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| Food person | 244 | 451 |
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| Food family | 712 | 1,232 |
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| Transport person | 11.81 | 50.68 |
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| Transport family | 33.09 | 141.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.97 years | 63.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bakamune | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.53 | 15.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.21 | 70.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.91 | 7.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.52 | 4.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.21 | 3.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 2.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bakamune | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.94 | 813.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 106.91 | 785.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 206.46 | 1,480.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 133.76 | 1,354.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.33 | 82.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.32 | 139.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.51 | 59.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bakamune | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.31 | 7.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,512 | 2,558 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,449 | 2,703 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 1.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.48% | 49.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.64 | 13.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bakamune | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 2.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.42 | 2.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.49 | 3.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.6 | 8.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.22 | 9.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.81 | 9.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.81 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Bakamune | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 6.67 | 39.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.08 | 10.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.49 | 30.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.62 | 14.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.5 | 49.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.56 | 91.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 36.55 | 331.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 721 | 8,282 |
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