Cost of living in Qaem Shahr is 5% higher than in Anuradhapura (without rent).
Rent in Qaem Shahr is 6% cheaper than in Anuradhapura.
Cost of living including rent in Qaem Shahr is very similar to Anuradhapura.
Food in Qaem Shahr is 24% cheaper than in Anuradhapura.
Transport in Qaem Shahr is 5% cheaper than in Anuradhapura.
| Qaem Shahr | Anuradhapura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Qaem Shahr | Anuradhapura | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.77 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.5 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.71 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.03 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.57 $ | 0.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.14 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.5 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.87 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.59 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.86 $ | 9.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.16 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.97 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.95 $ | 3.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.6 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.34 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.64 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 0.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.3 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.9 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.5 $ | 17.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 483 $ | 269 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 303 $ | 366 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 762 $ | 1,221 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,187 $ | 983 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 642 $ | 911 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 330 $ | 252 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 23.22 % | 19.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.7 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.42 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 2.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 124 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.1 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 66.8 $ | 31.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,361 $ | 610 $ |