Cost of living in Gampaha is 10% lower than in Konibodom (without rent).
Rent in Gampaha is 67% cheaper than in Konibodom.
Cost of living including rent in Gampaha is 35% lower than in Konibodom.
Food in Gampaha is 8% more expensive than in Konibodom.
Transport in Gampaha is very similar to Konibodom.
| Gampaha | Konibodom | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gampaha | Konibodom | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.68 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.5 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.04 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.2 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.78 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.8 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.31 $ | 2.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.36 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.07 $ | 3.12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.2 $ | 118 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.11 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.4 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.31 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.88 $ | 1.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.7 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.4 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.2 $ | 23.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 56.8 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 187 $ | 401 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 91.5 $ | 299 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 339 $ | 589 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,659 $ | 674 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,465 $ | 465 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 253 $ | 276 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.06 % | 19.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.45 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.36 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Haircut | 3.83 $ | 3.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.6 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31 $ | 25.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 16.8 $ | 106 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 583 $ | 11,313 $ |