Cost of living
North Central Province (Sri Lanka) compared to Galle
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Overview comparison
North Central Province (Sri Lanka)Galle
Consumer prices in North Central Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 84% higher than in Galle.
Cost of living
| Item | North Central Province (Sri Lanka) | Galle |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,426 | 404 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,437 | 900 |
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| Without rent one person | 744 | 374 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,480 | 934 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,452.29 | 148.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,671.63 | 246.59 |
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| Food person | 549 | 227 |
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| Food family | 1,723 | 732 |
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| Transport person | 146.82 | 12.4 |
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| Transport family | 334.55 | 35.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.15 years | 77.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Central Province (Sri Lanka) | Galle |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.97 | 2.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.88 | 16.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.89 | 8.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.87 | 1.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.52 | 2.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.77 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Central Province (Sri Lanka) | Galle |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,264.83 | 81.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,068.93 | 142.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,296.41 | 188.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,050.58 | 163.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.34 | 32.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.94 | 66.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.44 | 9.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Central Province (Sri Lanka) | Galle |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.84 | 13.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,472 | 1,341 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,238 | 1,151 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.49 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 90.46% | 11.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.08 | 2.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Central Province (Sri Lanka) | Galle |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.25 | 1.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.78 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.88 | 1.79 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.57 | 15.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.89 | 5.15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 7.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | North Central Province (Sri Lanka) | Galle |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.96 | 6.74 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.34 | 3 |
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| Doctors visit | 79.01 | 12.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.53 | 1.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 67.94 | 26.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.42 | 68.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 743.42 | 29.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,412 | 664 |
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