Cost of living in Ainaro is 8% lower than in Kandy (without rent).
Rent in Ainaro is 78% more expensive than in Kandy.
Cost of living including rent in Ainaro is 18% higher than in Kandy.
Food in Ainaro is 15% cheaper than in Kandy.
Transport in Ainaro is 23% more expensive than in Kandy.
| Ainaro | Kandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ainaro | Kandy | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.38 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.6 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.66 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.81 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.36 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 9.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.7 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.42 $ | 3.15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.59 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.91 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 0.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.2 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.2 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.1 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 152 $ | 75.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 309 $ | 191 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 216 $ | 118 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 456 $ | 260 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,478 $ | 451 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 843 $ | 455 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 401 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.31 % | 14.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.28 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 3.96 $ | 1.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.4 $ | 61.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.4 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 100 $ | 31.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,326 $ | 590 $ |