Cost of living in Gampaha is 17% higher than in Taunggyi (without rent).
Rent in Gampaha is 72% cheaper than in Taunggyi.
Cost of living including rent in Gampaha is 31% lower than in Taunggyi.
Food in Gampaha is 42% more expensive than in Taunggyi.
Transport in Gampaha is 58% cheaper than in Taunggyi.
| Gampaha | Taunggyi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gampaha | Taunggyi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.68 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.5 $ | 15 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.04 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.2 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.78 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.8 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.31 $ | 1.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.36 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.07 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.2 $ | 8.76 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.11 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.4 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.31 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.88 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.7 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.4 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.2 $ | 48.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 56.8 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 187 $ | 334 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 91.5 $ | 604 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 339 $ | 462 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,659 $ | 1,099 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,465 $ | 391 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 253 $ | 697 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.06 % | 8.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.45 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.36 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Haircut | 3.83 $ | 1.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.6 $ | 92.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31 $ | 22.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 16.8 $ | 287 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 583 $ | 6,882 $ |