Cost of living
Sabaragamuwa compared to Eastern Province (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
SabaragamuwaEastern Province (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 88% higher than in Sabaragamuwa.
Cost of living
| Item | Sabaragamuwa | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 386 | 1,835 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,098 | 4,744 |
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| Without rent one person | 277 | 678 |
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| Without rent one family | 847 | 2,325 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 134.23 | 1,378.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 247.04 | 1,745.39 |
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| Food person | 229 | 564 |
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| Food family | 679 | 1,706 |
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| Transport person | 17.39 | 130.59 |
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| Transport family | 40.83 | 305.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.08 years | 77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sabaragamuwa | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.55 | 14.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.22 | 80.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.23 | 10.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 | 5.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 3.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 1.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sabaragamuwa | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 119.07 | 1,061.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 67.82 | 964.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 244.43 | 1,986.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 208.95 | 1,845.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.45 | 89.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.94 | 147.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.78 | 54.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sabaragamuwa | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.73 | 6.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 371 | 6,254 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 436 | 4,698 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 2.93 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.67% | 75.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.65 | 16.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sabaragamuwa | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 2.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 2.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 3.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.39 | 11.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.59 | 12.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.23 | 16.87 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.62 | 1.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Sabaragamuwa | Eastern Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.96 | 40.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.6 | 11.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.28 | 86.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.25 | 22.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.92 | 58.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.55 | 85.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 36.63 | 706.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 655 | 14,347 |
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