Cost of living
Western Province (Sri Lanka) compared to Bakamune
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Overview comparison
Western Province (Sri Lanka)Bakamune
Consumer prices in Western Province (Sri Lanka) are roughly 38% higher than in Bakamune.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Total with rent one person | 802 | 506 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,110 | 1,008 |
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| Without rent one person | 458 | 295 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,037 | 707 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 362.3 | 135.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 746.35 | 205.31 |
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| Food person | 350 | 244 |
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| Food family | 761 | 712 |
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| Transport person | 46.03 | 11.81 |
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| Transport family | 134.29 | 33.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.33 years | 66.97 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.62 | 2.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.35 | 23.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.84 | 6.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 | 2.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.58 | 2.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.23 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 426.22 | 95.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 243.26 | 106.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 759.23 | 206.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 511.29 | 133.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.14 | 41.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 151.16 | 46.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.94 | 11.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.53 | 15.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,039 | 1,512 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 850 | 1,449 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.87% | 10.48% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.56 | 2.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.33 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 14.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.97 | 5.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.58 | 8.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.48 | 0.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Western Province (Sri Lanka) | Bakamune |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.56 | 6.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.3 | 3.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.24 | 10.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.66 | 1.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.42 | 25.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.43 | 56.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 66.49 | 36.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,784 | 721 |
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