Cost of living in Negombo is 2% lower than in Cholpon-Ata (without rent).
Rent in Negombo is 63% cheaper than in Cholpon-Ata.
Cost of living including rent in Negombo is 34% lower than in Cholpon-Ata.
Food in Negombo is 7% more expensive than in Cholpon-Ata.
Transport in Negombo is 19% more expensive than in Cholpon-Ata.
| Negombo | Cholpon-Ata | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Negombo | Cholpon-Ata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.4 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.6 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.41 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.22 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.28 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.21 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.08 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.2 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.37 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.19 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.04 $ | 3.81 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.12 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.29 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.87 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.6 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.7 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.8 $ | 12.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 90.7 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 269 $ | 533 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 540 $ | 800 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,657 $ | 1,077 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,464 $ | 882 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 153 $ | 302 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.33 % | 18.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.1 $ | 31 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.21 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Haircut | 3.81 $ | 3.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.1 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.5 $ | 40.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.5 $ | 231 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 605 $ | 6,271 $ |