Cost of living in Lankaran is 9% lower than in Colombo (without rent).
Rent in Lankaran is 8% more expensive than in Colombo.
Cost of living including rent in Lankaran is 3% lower than in Colombo.
Food in Lankaran is 20% cheaper than in Colombo.
Transport in Lankaran is 40% cheaper than in Colombo.
| Lankaran | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lankaran | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.35 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.4 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.73 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.52 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.24 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.4 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.24 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.27 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.94 $ | 9.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.85 $ | 3.12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.3 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.22 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.49 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.81 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.34 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.4 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.8 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.6 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 320 $ | 429 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 342 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 748 $ | 971 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,834 $ | 1,968 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 915 $ | 1,702 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 295 $ | 229 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.33 % | 19.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.1 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.68 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Haircut | 8.76 $ | 4.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 121 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.5 $ | 31.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 148 $ | 31.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,316 $ | 603 $ |