Cost of living
Matara compared to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
MataraColombo (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka) are roughly 35% higher than in Matara.
Cost of living
| Item | Matara | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 493 | 552 |
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| Total with rent family | 948 | 1,481 |
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| Without rent one person | 339 | 322 |
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| Without rent one family | 887 | 1,212 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 180.05 | 231.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 236.34 | 671.44 |
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| Food person | 224 | 259 |
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| Food family | 825 | 897 |
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| Transport person | 15.42 | 34.66 |
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| Transport family | 43.9 | 74.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.1 years | 84.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matara | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.26 | 27.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.46 | 8.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 3.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matara | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 144.99 | 310.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 112.17 | 177.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 458.68 | 807.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 181.54 | 366.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.7 | 34.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.83 | 45.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.66 | 15.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matara | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.95 | 19.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,036 | 2,232 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,279 | 1,993 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.79% | 7.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.48 | 3.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matara | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.49 | 0.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.61 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.71 | 12.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.99 | 4.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.51 | 7.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.7 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Matara | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 7.65 | 13.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 3.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.65 | 14.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.47 | 4.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.52 | 32.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.46 | 65.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 36.09 | 37.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 596 | 552 |
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