Cost of living
Southern Province (Sri Lanka) compared to Western (Sri Lanka)
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Overview comparison
Southern Province (Sri Lanka)Western (Sri Lanka)
Consumer prices in Southern Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 16% higher than in Western (Sri Lanka).
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,450 | 1,871 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,428 | 3,367 |
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| Without rent one person | 734 | 592 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,138 | 1,951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 836.43 | 970.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,367.17 | 1,645.63 |
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| Food person | 485 | 451 |
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| Food family | 1,546 | 1,232 |
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| Transport person | 117.21 | 50.68 |
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| Transport family | 398.81 | 141.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.36 years | 63.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.46 | 15.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.87 | 70.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.47 | 7.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.36 | 4.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.11 | 3.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.83 | 2.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 742.5 | 813.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 709.7 | 785.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,193.55 | 1,480.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,467.98 | 1,354.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.23 | 82.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 178.65 | 139.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.35 | 59.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.71 | 7.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,033 | 2,558 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,046 | 2,703 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 | 1.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 94.7% | 49.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.03 | 13.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 2.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.58 | 2.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.33 | 3.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.65 | 8.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.93 | 9.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.76 | 9.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Province (Sri Lanka) | Western (Sri Lanka) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.06 | 39.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.53 | 10.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 92.27 | 30.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.23 | 14.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.96 | 49.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.22 | 91.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 747.41 | 331.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,745 | 8,282 |
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