Cost of living
Eastern (Sri Lanka) compared to Uva Province
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Sri Lanka)Uva Province
Consumer prices in Eastern (Sri Lanka) are roughly 89% higher than in Uva Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Sri Lanka) | Uva Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,027 | 380 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,426 | 966 |
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| Without rent one person | 986 | 296 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,704 | 952 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,709.81 | 123.46 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,360.11 | 229.24 |
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| Food person | 625 | 203 |
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| Food family | 1,721 | 676 |
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| Transport person | 90.45 | 15.71 |
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| Transport family | 220.85 | 47.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.54 years | 80.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Sri Lanka) | Uva Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.79 | 2.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.52 | 11.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.56 | 5.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.13 | 2.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.05 | 2.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.21 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Sri Lanka) | Uva Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,516.17 | 137.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,226.87 | 80.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,698.67 | 280.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,605.86 | 189.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.66 | 24.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.08 | 47.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.04 | 16.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Sri Lanka) | Uva Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.38 | 13.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,285 | 493 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,468 | 465 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.18 | 0.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 73.6% | 13.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.77 | 3.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Sri Lanka) | Uva Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.65 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.14 | 2.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.19 | 10.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.63 | 5.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.95 | 8.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.6 | 0.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Sri Lanka) | Uva Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.17 | 17.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.44 | 3.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 102.67 | 4.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.13 | 1.17 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.07 | 31.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.43 | 65.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,044.5 | 25.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,028 | 550 |
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