Cost of living
Sabaragamuwa Province compared to North Western
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Overview comparison
Sabaragamuwa ProvinceNorth Western
Consumer prices in Sabaragamuwa Province are roughly 2% higher than in North Western.
Cost of living
| Item | Sabaragamuwa Province | North Western |
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| Total with rent one person | 501 | 502 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,006 | 972 |
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| Without rent one person | 301 | 267 |
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| Without rent one family | 648 | 729 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 144.24 | 133.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 269.58 | 284.82 |
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| Food person | 289 | 196 |
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| Food family | 695 | 621 |
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| Transport person | 15.59 | 18.34 |
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| Transport family | 51.55 | 47.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.56 years | 68.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sabaragamuwa Province | North Western |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.44 | 2.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.88 | 13.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.63 | 7.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.19 | 2.76 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.48 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sabaragamuwa Province | North Western |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 103.06 | 135 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 63.66 | 78.2 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 212.08 | 269.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 155.66 | 184.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.68 | 24.99 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.77 | 39.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.79 | 20.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sabaragamuwa Province | North Western |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.24 | 12.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 398 | 411 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 437 | 380 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.8% | 15.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.57 | 3.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.39 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sabaragamuwa Province | North Western |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.58 | 0.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.73 | 2.28 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.79 | 10.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.61 | 5.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.14 | 7.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 | 0.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Sabaragamuwa Province | North Western |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21 | 15.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.59 | 3.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.59 | 5.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.34 | 1.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.61 | 31.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.02 | 51.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 32.14 | 34.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 579 | 477 |
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