Cost of living in Purnia is 40% lower than in Trincomalee (without rent).
Rent in Purnia is 49% cheaper than in Trincomalee.
Cost of living including rent in Purnia is 43% lower than in Trincomalee.
Food in Purnia is 49% cheaper than in Trincomalee.
Transport in Purnia is 37% more expensive than in Trincomalee.
| Purnia | Trincomalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Purnia | Trincomalee | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.7 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.55 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.07 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.98 $ | 8.23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.24 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.56 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.64 $ | 9.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.26 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.22 $ | 3.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.45 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.98 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.38 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 0.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.3 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.5 $ | 43.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.1 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53.5 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 144 $ | 251 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 70.5 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 185 $ | 757 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,341 $ | 966 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 840 $ | 878 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 355 $ | 335 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.12 % | 19.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.86 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Haircut | 3.07 $ | 2.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.6 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.1 $ | 25.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.7 $ | 31.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,910 $ | 612 $ |