Cost of Living in Matara
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₨1,265.66 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₨8,250.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₨2,500.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | ₨730.00 | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | ₨1,000.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₨832.06 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | ₨232.40 | |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | ₨86.91 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₨530.72 | |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | ₨181.84 | |
| White Rice (1 kg) | ₨255.00 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₨492.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | ₨4,562.54 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | ₨1,611.76 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | ₨2,462.94 | |
| Apples (1 kg) | ₨2,185.45 | |
| Bananas (1 kg) | ₨150.00 | |
| Oranges (1 kg) | ₨1,454.85 | |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | ₨290.00 | |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | ₨310.00 | |
| Onions (1 kg) | ₨200.00 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₨300.82 | |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | ₨147.16 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₨4,250.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | ₨600.00 | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | ₨986.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₨3,200.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₨100.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₨130.00 | |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | ₨120.00 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₨300.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₨448.96 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₨14,500,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₨13,437,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₨15,000.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₨1,408.36 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₨6,879.23 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ? | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₨1,500.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₨12,500.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₨400,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₨6,000.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₨5,500.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₨26,166.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₨13,818.18 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₨60,000.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₨30,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ? | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₨35,000.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.69 | |
Prices in Matara
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Last update: 23 April 2026
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Last update: 23 April 2026
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