Cost of living
Colombo (Sri Lanka) compared to Sabaragamuwa Province
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Overview comparison
Colombo (Sri Lanka)Sabaragamuwa Province
Consumer prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka) are roughly 55% higher than in Sabaragamuwa Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Colombo (Sri Lanka) | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 552 | 501 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,481 | 1,006 |
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| Without rent one person | 322 | 301 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,212 | 648 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 231.58 | 144.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 671.44 | 269.58 |
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| Food person | 259 | 289 |
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| Food family | 897 | 695 |
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| Transport person | 34.66 | 15.59 |
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| Transport family | 74.8 | 51.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.81 years | 84.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Colombo (Sri Lanka) | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 2.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.77 | 11.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.34 | 7.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.05 | 2.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Colombo (Sri Lanka) | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 310.56 | 103.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 177.41 | 63.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 807.22 | 212.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 366.45 | 155.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.57 | 22.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.79 | 35.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.92 | 16.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Colombo (Sri Lanka) | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 19.22 | 15.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,232 | 398 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,993 | 437 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.83% | 15.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.26 | 3.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Colombo (Sri Lanka) | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.62 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.26 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.3 | 8.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 5.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.43 | 8.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 0.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Colombo (Sri Lanka) | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.92 | 21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.53 | 3.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.39 | 5.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.71 | 1.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.8 | 33.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.65 | 65.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 37.22 | 32.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 552 | 579 |
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