Price Rankings for Colombo, Sri Lanka

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World Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 288 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 191 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 153 Cities in the World.

2^nd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 422 Cities in the World.
10^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 393 Cities in the World.
80^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 416 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 78 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 70 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 52 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 96 Cities in Asia
1^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 94 Cities in Asia
12^th Most Expensive McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 93 Cities in Asia

Southern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 21 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 19 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 15 Cities in Southern Asia

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 29 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 29 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 29 Cities in Southern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	389^th/420	70^th/96	12^th/27
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,000.00 Rs	Very Low	374^th/413	64^th/95	5^th/26
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2,300.00 Rs	Moderate	200^th/362	12^th/93	1^st/28
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	600.00 Rs	Low	315^th/396	48^th/83	12^th/21
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	900.00 Rs	Low	283^th/381	50^th/77	13^th/18
Cappuccino (regular)	719.66 Rs	Low	282^th/422	56^th/95	4^th/26
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	208.62 Rs	Very Low	354^th/424	48^th/98	1^st/29
Water (12 oz small bottle)	112.96 Rs	Very Low	352^th/421	43^th/97	3^rd/28
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,887.30 Rs	High	99^th/427	41^st/98	1^st/29
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	172.98 Rs	Very Low	358^th/423	65^th/98	6^th/29
Rice (white), (1 lb)	105.28 Rs	Very Low	404^th/418	85^th/97	17^th/29
Eggs (regular) (12)	670.92 Rs	Low	290^th/416	28^th/98	1^st/29
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,865.36 Rs	Very High	80^th/416	14^th/92	1^st/29
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	731.99 Rs	Low	307^th/421	38^th/98	1^st/29
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1,062.89 Rs	Very Low	340^th/405	68^th/94	8^th/28
Apples (1 lb)	1,016.17 Rs	Very High	2^nd/422	1^st/96	1^st/29
Banana (1 lb)	156.60 Rs	Very Low	368^th/424	68^th/97	5^th/29
Oranges (1 lb)	818.62 Rs	Very High	10^th/393	1^st/94	1^st/29
Tomato (1 lb)	169.38 Rs	Very Low	334^th/399	44^th/93	1^st/29
Potato (1 lb)	151.28 Rs	Low	255^th/409	30^th/95	1^st/29
Onion (1 lb)	137.93 Rs	Low	297^th/404	37^th/93	1^st/29
Lettuce (1 head)	375.77 Rs	Moderate	192^th/396	24^th/87	1^st/23
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	171.45 Rs	Low	308^th/419	40^th/98	1^st/29
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	3,500.00 Rs	High	121^st/397	30^th/79	6^th/19
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	559.02 Rs	High	138^th/387	30^th/83	11^st/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	748.27 Rs	Moderate	158^th/368	42^th/77	16^th/19
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,400.00 Rs	High	121^st/350	6^th/86	1^st/26
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	50.00 Rs	Very Low	362^th/368	78^th/82	18^th/19
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,900.00 Rs	Very Low	240^th/245	50^th/54	11^st/15
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	120.00 Rs	Very Low	258^th/263	80^th/81	22^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	176^th/202	56^th/75	14^th/26
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	180.00 Rs	Very Low	153^th/153	52^th/52	15^th/15
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1,425.66 Rs	Moderate	235^th/425	20^th/96	8^th/27
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	10,195,000.00 Rs	High	36^th/168	15^th/49	2^nd/17
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	11,102,024.12 Rs	Very High	20^th/296	12^th/81	5^th/28
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	14,219.50 Rs	Very Low	375^th/410	73^th/95	11^st/27
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,500.00 Rs	Very Low	376^th/412	68^th/98	2^nd/29
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	5,123.91 Rs	Low	323^th/426	46^th/97	2^nd/28
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	4,434.78 Rs	Very Low	392^th/396	95^th/98	26^th/29
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,018.18 Rs	Very Low	217^th/226	58^th/66	16^th/23
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,110.00 Rs	Very Low	362^th/378	71^st/84	9^th/19
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	8,086.96 Rs	Very Low	288^th/288	78^th/78	21^st/21
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	141,058.82 Rs	Very Low	191^st/191	70^th/70	19^th/19
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	8,613.46 Rs	Very Low	372^th/402	72^th/94	11^st/29
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	6,000.00 Rs	Very Low	358^th/363	85^th/89	24^th/28
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	19,346.15 Rs	Very Low	377^th/411	70^th/96	7^th/28
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	11,250.00 Rs	Very Low	357^th/377	74^th/92	11^st/29
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	91,722.22 Rs	Very Low	363^th/401	73^th/97	6^th/28
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	45,894.74 Rs	Very Low	378^th/402	77^th/95	10^th/27
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	233,846.15 Rs	Low	309^th/394	66^th/98	6^th/29
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	96,490.91 Rs	Very Low	370^th/397	74^th/92	9^th/25
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	49,330.41 Rs	Very Low	262^th/306	57^th/76	9^th/18
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	40,058.16 Rs	Low	219^th/297	40^th/74	4^th/18
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	69,640.00 Rs	Very Low	409^th/422	91^st/98	22^th/29
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	19.76	Very High	14^th/385	11^st/86	6^th/28

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