Cost of living in Sa'dah is 12% lower than in Negombo (without rent).
Rent in Sa'dah is 66% more expensive than in Negombo.
Cost of living including rent in Sa'dah is 12% higher than in Negombo.
Food in Sa'dah is 19% cheaper than in Negombo.
Transport in Sa'dah is 23% more expensive than in Negombo.
| Sa'dah | Negombo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sa'dah | Negombo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.95 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.6 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.49 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.76 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.4 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.27 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.77 $ | 7.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.8 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.89 $ | 3.04 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.8 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.28 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.8 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.26 $ | 0.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.1 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.9 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 90.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 293 $ | 269 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 107 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 540 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,518 $ | 1,657 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 824 $ | 1,464 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 385 $ | 153 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.61 % | 19.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.07 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Haircut | 3.61 $ | 3.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.5 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 77.4 $ | 31.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,839 $ | 605 $ |