Cost of living
North Western compared to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
North WesternColombo (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka) are roughly 56% higher than in North Western.
Cost of living
| Item | North Western | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 502 | 552 |
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| Total with rent family | 972 | 1,481 |
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| Without rent one person | 267 | 322 |
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| Without rent one family | 729 | 1,212 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 133.44 | 231.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 284.82 | 671.44 |
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| Food person | 196 | 259 |
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| Food family | 621 | 897 |
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| Transport person | 18.34 | 34.66 |
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| Transport family | 47.85 | 74.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.05 years | 84.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Western | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.08 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.68 | 27.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.78 | 8.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.76 | 3.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Western | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135 | 310.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.2 | 177.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.82 | 807.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 184.69 | 366.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.99 | 34.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.75 | 45.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.71 | 15.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Western | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.93 | 19.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 411 | 2,232 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 380 | 1,993 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.48% | 7.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.56 | 3.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Western | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.54 | 0.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.69 | 12.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 4.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.89 | 7.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.66 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | North Western | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.24 | 13.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 3.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.53 | 14.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.18 | 4.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.77 | 32.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.98 | 65.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 34.62 | 37.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 477 | 552 |
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