Cost of living
Gampaha compared to Kesbewa
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Overview comparison
GampahaKesbewa
Consumer prices in Gampaha are roughly 6% higher than in Kesbewa.
Cost of living
| Item | Gampaha | Kesbewa |
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| Total with rent one person | 456 | 470 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,196 | 997 |
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| Without rent one person | 344 | 303 |
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| Without rent one family | 883 | 932 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 190.26 | 168.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 220.44 | 222.65 |
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| Food person | 307 | 221 |
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| Food family | 752 | 648 |
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| Transport person | 11.9 | 12.05 |
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| Transport family | 38.69 | 42.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.65 years | 68.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gampaha | Kesbewa |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.6 | 2.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.14 | 17.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.47 | 7.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 | 1.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.47 | 2.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gampaha | Kesbewa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 92.45 | 92.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.86 | 116.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 171.74 | 201.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 141.62 | 188.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.25 | 38.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.65 | 63.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.13 | 10.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gampaha | Kesbewa |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.14 | 15.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,378 | 1,493 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,417 | 1,069 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.6% | 11.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.89 | 2.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gampaha | Kesbewa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.61 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 1.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.44 | 12.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.71 | 5.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.95 | 8.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.77 | 0.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Gampaha | Kesbewa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 5.15 | 6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.85 | 3.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.41 | 9.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.63 | 1.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.25 | 30.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.14 | 63.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 32.75 | 34.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 718 | 659 |
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