Cost of living
North Western compared to Southern Province (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
North WesternSouthern Province (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Southern Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 85% higher than in North Western.
Cost of living
| Item | North Western | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 502 | 1,450 |
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| Total with rent family | 972 | 3,428 |
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| Without rent one person | 267 | 734 |
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| Without rent one family | 729 | 2,138 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 133.44 | 836.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 284.82 | 1,367.17 |
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| Food person | 196 | 485 |
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| Food family | 621 | 1,546 |
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| Transport person | 18.34 | 117.21 |
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| Transport family | 47.85 | 398.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.05 years | 68.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Western | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.08 | 16.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.68 | 65.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.78 | 10.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 4.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.76 | 4.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 2.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Western | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135 | 742.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.2 | 709.7 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.82 | 1,193.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 184.69 | 1,467.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.99 | 98.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.75 | 178.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.71 | 69.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Western | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.93 | 6.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 411 | 3,033 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 380 | 3,046 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 1.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.48% | 94.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.56 | 12.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Western | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.54 | 1.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 3.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.69 | 10.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 9.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.89 | 18.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.66 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 1.28 |
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Other
| Item | North Western | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.24 | 36.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 9.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.53 | 92.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.18 | 21.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.77 | 60.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.98 | 86.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 34.62 | 747.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 477 | 12,745 |
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