Cost of living
Galle compared to Kesbewa
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Overview comparison
GalleKesbewa
Consumer prices in Kesbewa are roughly 1% higher than in Galle.
Cost of living
| Item | Galle | Kesbewa |
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| Total with rent one person | 404 | 470 |
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| Total with rent family | 900 | 997 |
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| Without rent one person | 374 | 303 |
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| Without rent one family | 934 | 932 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 148.99 | 168.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 246.59 | 222.65 |
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| Food person | 227 | 221 |
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| Food family | 732 | 648 |
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| Transport person | 12.4 | 12.05 |
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| Transport family | 35.45 | 42.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 68.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Galle | Kesbewa |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.27 | 2.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.88 | 17.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.06 | 7.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 | 1.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.93 | 2.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.74 | 0.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Galle | Kesbewa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.38 | 92.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.54 | 116.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 188.17 | 201.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 163.4 | 188.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.09 | 38.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.46 | 63.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.46 | 10.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Galle | Kesbewa |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.53 | 15.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,341 | 1,493 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,151 | 1,069 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.05% | 11.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.86 | 2.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Galle | Kesbewa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.58 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.79 | 1.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.08 | 12.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.15 | 5.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.61 | 8.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 | 0.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Galle | Kesbewa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 6.74 | 6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3 | 3.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.64 | 9.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.87 | 1.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.71 | 30.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.31 | 63.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 29.88 | 34.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 664 | 659 |
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