Cost of living
Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) compared to Monaragala
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Sri Lanka)Monaragala
Consumer prices in Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 84% higher than in Monaragala.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Monaragala |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,835 | 386 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,744 | 1,011 |
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| Without rent one person | 678 | 293 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,325 | 999 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,378.76 | 193.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,745.39 | 253.79 |
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| Food person | 564 | 220 |
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| Food family | 1,706 | 592 |
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| Transport person | 130.59 | 14.77 |
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| Transport family | 305.92 | 43.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 77 years | 70.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Monaragala |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.7 | 3.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 80.23 | 16.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.33 | 8.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.1 | 1.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.54 | 2.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.97 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Monaragala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,061.86 | 87.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 964.76 | 146.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,986.38 | 181.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,845.07 | 151.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.5 | 40.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.32 | 48.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.23 | 8.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Monaragala |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.4 | 17.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,254 | 1,212 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,698 | 1,142 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.93 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 75.04% | 11.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.89 | 2.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Monaragala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.23 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.35 | 1.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.45 | 10.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.94 | 4.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.87 | 7.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 0.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) | Monaragala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.83 | 5.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.9 | 2.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.13 | 11.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.78 | 2.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.46 | 24.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.95 | 67.2 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 706.16 | 26.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,347 | 673 |
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