Cost of living
Kesbewa compared to Sabaragamuwa Province
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Overview comparison
KesbewaSabaragamuwa Province
Consumer prices in Kesbewa are roughly 29% higher than in Sabaragamuwa Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Kesbewa | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 470 | 501 |
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| Total with rent family | 997 | 1,006 |
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| Without rent one person | 303 | 301 |
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| Without rent one family | 932 | 648 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 168.28 | 144.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 222.65 | 269.58 |
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| Food person | 221 | 289 |
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| Food family | 648 | 695 |
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| Transport person | 12.05 | 15.59 |
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| Transport family | 42.15 | 51.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.36 years | 84.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kesbewa | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.64 | 2.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.65 | 11.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.68 | 7.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.17 | 2.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.91 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kesbewa | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 92.9 | 103.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 116.29 | 63.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 201.67 | 212.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 188.2 | 155.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.39 | 22.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.91 | 35.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.81 | 16.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kesbewa | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.36 | 15.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,493 | 398 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,069 | 437 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.31% | 15.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.67 | 3.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kesbewa | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.43 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.46 | 8.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.28 | 5.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.29 | 8.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 | 0.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Kesbewa | Sabaragamuwa Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 6 | 21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.18 | 3.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.61 | 5.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.85 | 1.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.83 | 33.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.46 | 65.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 34.99 | 32.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 659 | 579 |
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