Cost of living in Galle is 36% higher than in Qarshi (without rent).
Rent in Galle is 17% cheaper than in Qarshi.
Cost of living including rent in Galle is 11% higher than in Qarshi.
Food in Galle is 64% more expensive than in Qarshi.
Transport in Galle is 33% cheaper than in Qarshi.
| Galle | Qarshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Galle | Qarshi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.77 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.4 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.47 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.23 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.82 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.8 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.47 $ | 2.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.98 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.14 $ | 2.67 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.4 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.78 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.7 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.48 $ | 1.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.3 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.3 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11 $ | 13.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 152 $ | 313 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 81.9 $ | 63.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 196 $ | 427 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,387 $ | 854 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,242 $ | 449 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 201 $ | 311 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.05 % | 21.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6.4 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.76 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Haircut | 1.86 $ | 5.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.5 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 16.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.5 $ | 251 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 601 $ | 6,179 $ |