Cost of living
Southern Province (Sri Lanka) compared to Central Province (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
Southern Province (Sri Lanka)Central Province (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Central Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 21% higher than in Southern Province (Sri Lanka).
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Central Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,450 | 1,700 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,428 | 4,648 |
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| Without rent one person | 734 | 891 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,138 | 2,977 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 836.43 | 1,274.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,367.17 | 1,841.75 |
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| Food person | 485 | 678 |
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| Food family | 1,546 | 1,264 |
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| Transport person | 117.21 | 113.6 |
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| Transport family | 398.81 | 363.7 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.36 years | 66.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Central Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.46 | 18.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.87 | 79.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.47 | 9.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.36 | 5.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.11 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.83 | 1.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Central Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 742.5 | 1,120.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 709.7 | 972.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,193.55 | 1,781.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,467.98 | 1,466.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.23 | 92.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 178.65 | 114.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.35 | 60.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Central Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.71 | 7.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,033 | 7,448 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,046 | 4,089 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 | 2.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 94.7% | 82.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.03 | 17.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Central Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 2.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.58 | 2.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.33 | 3.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.65 | 15.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.93 | 12.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.76 | 13.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Central Province (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.06 | 38.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.53 | 13.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.27 | 78.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.23 | 21.14 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.96 | 56.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.22 | 98.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 747.41 | 743.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,745 | 11,937 |
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