Cost of living in Sirvan is 14% higher than in Negombo (without rent).
Rent in Sirvan is 121% more expensive than in Negombo.
Cost of living including rent in Sirvan is 46% higher than in Negombo.
Food in Sirvan is 5% cheaper than in Negombo.
Transport in Sirvan is 26% more expensive than in Negombo.
| Sirvan | Negombo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sirvan | Negombo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.8 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.3 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.32 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.61 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.35 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.71 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.65 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.24 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.63 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.47 $ | 7.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.66 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.11 $ | 3.04 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.88 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.96 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ | 0.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.8 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 212 $ | 90.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 352 $ | 269 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 107 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 811 $ | 540 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,835 $ | 1,657 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 911 $ | 1,464 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 417 $ | 153 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.38 % | 19.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.14 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Haircut | 9.98 $ | 3.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 116 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.1 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 211 $ | 31.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,308 $ | 605 $ |