Cost of living
Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) compared to Bakamune
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Sri Lanka)Bakamune
Consumer prices in Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 83% higher than in Bakamune.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,835 | 506 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,744 | 1,008 |
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| Without rent one person | 678 | 295 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,325 | 707 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,378.76 | 135.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,745.39 | 205.31 |
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| Food person | 564 | 244 |
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| Food family | 1,706 | 712 |
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| Transport person | 130.59 | 11.81 |
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| Transport family | 305.92 | 33.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 77 years | 66.97 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.7 | 2.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 80.23 | 23.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.33 | 6.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.1 | 2.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.54 | 2.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.97 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,061.86 | 95.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 964.76 | 106.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,986.38 | 206.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,845.07 | 133.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.5 | 41.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.32 | 46.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.23 | 11.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.4 | 15.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,254 | 1,512 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,698 | 1,449 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.93 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 75.04% | 10.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.89 | 2.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.23 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.35 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.45 | 14.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.94 | 5.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.87 | 8.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 0.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.83 | 6.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.9 | 3.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.13 | 10.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.78 | 1.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.46 | 25.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.95 | 56.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 706.16 | 36.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,347 | 721 |
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