Cost of living in Jacobabad is 41% lower than in Anuradhapura (without rent).
Rent in Jacobabad is 49% cheaper than in Anuradhapura.
Cost of living including rent in Jacobabad is 44% lower than in Anuradhapura.
Food in Jacobabad is 53% cheaper than in Anuradhapura.
Transport in Jacobabad is 12% more expensive than in Anuradhapura.
| Jacobabad | Anuradhapura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Jacobabad | Anuradhapura | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.09 $ | 2.03 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.1 $ | 10.8 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.38 $ | 7.06 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 2.03 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.58 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.35 $ | 0.34 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.73 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.6 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.83 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.01 $ | 2.11 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.39 $ | 14.1 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 5.26 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 8.24 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 7.28 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 5.75 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.13 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.39 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.25 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.66 $ | 12 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.9 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.7 $ | 9.21 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.22 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.06 $ | 11.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.41 $ | 3.14 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.4 $ | 8.88 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.45 $ | 1.66 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.41 $ | 2.16 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.72 $ | 1.41 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.66 $ | 0.62 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 46 $ | 16.5 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 71.7 $ | 25.7 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13 $ | 17.5 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53 $ | 151 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 113 $ | 269 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 78.7 $ | 366 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 134 $ | 1,221 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 622 $ | 983 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 583 $ | 911 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 150 $ | 252 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.35 % | 19.36 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.23 $ | 8.03 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.38 $ | 3.4 $ | 
| Haircut | 6.84 $ | 2.32 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.4 $ | 70.4 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.7 $ | 31 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 22.6 $ | 31.7 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,081 $ | 610 $ |