Cost of living in Peshawar is 37% lower than in Matara (without rent).
Rent in Peshawar is 22% cheaper than in Matara.
Cost of living including rent in Peshawar is 32% lower than in Matara.
Food in Peshawar is 54% cheaper than in Matara.
Transport in Peshawar is 253% more expensive than in Matara.
| Peshawar | Matara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Peshawar | Matara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.5 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.55 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.22 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.64 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.8 $ | 9.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.15 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.53 $ | 3.15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.4 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.71 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.22 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.6 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.58 $ | 0.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.1 $ | 5.11 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 44.9 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 97.5 $ | 171 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 98 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 211 $ | 504 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 181 $ | 1,281 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 151 $ | 1,147 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 193 $ | 209 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.47 % | 19.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.61 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.27 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 1.9 $ | 2.13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.4 $ | 70.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 13.4 $ | 31.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 28.7 $ | 31.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 525 $ | 608 $ |