Cost of living in Bareq is 62% higher than in Galle (without rent).
Rent in Bareq is 128% more expensive than in Galle.
Cost of living including rent in Bareq is 85% higher than in Galle.
Food in Bareq is 26% more expensive than in Galle.
Transport in Bareq is 243% more expensive than in Galle.
| Bareq | Galle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bareq | Galle | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.87 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.3 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.59 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.39 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 8.23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.35 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.48 $ | 7.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.3 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.5 $ | 3.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.2 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.6 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.19 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.14 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.24 $ | 0.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.9 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.9 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.4 $ | 11 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 239 $ | 127 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 567 $ | 152 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 81.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 583 $ | 196 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,106 $ | 1,387 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 683 $ | 1,242 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,037 $ | 201 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.09 % | 17.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 117 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.1 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Haircut | 5.27 $ | 1.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 142 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.3 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 253 $ | 31.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,499 $ | 601 $ |