Cost of Living in Central Province
Prices in Central Province (First-Level Administrative Unit in Sri Lanka)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Kandy - 7 contributors in the past 12 months
Matale - 1 contributors
Nuwara Eliya - 1 contributors
Nawalapitiya - 0 contributors
Wattegama - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₨766.67 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₨3,866.67 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₨1,875.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₨650.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨962.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₨637.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨166.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₨86.25 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₨380.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₨148.78 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₨108.86 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₨660.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₨997.90 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₨589.67 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₨1,009.24 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₨468.71 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₨119.07 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₨257.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₨257.04 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₨150.82 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₨170.10 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₨150.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₨182.50 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₨3,600.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₨650.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨675.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₨2,550.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₨43.33 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₨1,500.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₨150.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₨241.40 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₨150.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₨365.33 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₨4,700,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₨12,100,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₨22,166.67 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₨1,312.50 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₨4,200.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₨3,666.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₨2,250.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₨925.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₨7,166.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₨102,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₨8,000.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₨3,400.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₨22,333.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₨8,833.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₨57,500.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₨31,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₨58,333.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₨31,666.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₨12,499.90 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₨12,499.90 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₨77,500.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.00 | |
Over the last 12 months, 37 data points were contributed by 23 people of this region.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
