Cost of living
North Western compared to Western (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
North WesternWestern (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Western (Sri Lanka) are roughly 82% higher than in North Western.
Cost of living
| Item | North Western | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 502 | 1,871 |
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| Total with rent family | 972 | 3,367 |
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| Without rent one person | 267 | 592 |
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| Without rent one family | 729 | 1,951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 133.44 | 970.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 284.82 | 1,645.63 |
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| Food person | 196 | 451 |
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| Food family | 621 | 1,232 |
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| Transport person | 18.34 | 50.68 |
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| Transport family | 47.85 | 141.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.05 years | 63.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Western | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.08 | 15.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.68 | 70.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.78 | 7.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 4.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.76 | 3.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.58 | 2.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Western | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135 | 813.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.2 | 785.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.82 | 1,480.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 184.69 | 1,354.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.99 | 82.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.75 | 139.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.71 | 59.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Western | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.93 | 7.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 411 | 2,558 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 380 | 2,703 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 1.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.48% | 49.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.56 | 13.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Western | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 2.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.54 | 2.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 3.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.69 | 8.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.65 | 9.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.89 | 9.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.66 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | North Western | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.24 | 39.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.09 | 10.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.53 | 30.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.18 | 14.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.77 | 49.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.98 | 91.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 34.62 | 331.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 477 | 8,282 |
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