Cost of living in Dispur is 27% lower than in Gampaha (without rent).
Rent in Dispur is 24% more expensive than in Gampaha.
Cost of living including rent in Dispur is 16% lower than in Gampaha.
Food in Dispur is 41% cheaper than in Gampaha.
Transport in Dispur is 54% more expensive than in Gampaha.
| Dispur | Gampaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dispur | Gampaha | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.73 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.8 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.56 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.68 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.37 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.02 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.74 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.39 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.11 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.05 $ | 9.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.56 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.61 $ | 3.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.2 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.69 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.95 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ | 0.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.8 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.1 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70.5 $ | 56.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 194 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 91.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 358 $ | 339 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 848 $ | 1,659 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 538 $ | 1,465 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 529 $ | 253 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.72 % | 10.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.8 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.25 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Haircut | 2.31 $ | 3.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.2 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 43.2 $ | 16.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,221 $ | 583 $ |