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 402 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 296 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 289 Cities in the World.

15^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 560 Cities in the World.
22^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 551 Cities in the World.
148^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 567 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 107 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 118 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 106 Cities in Asia

3^rd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 129 Cities in Asia
4^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 126 Cities in Asia
16^th Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 131 Cities in Asia

Southern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 38 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 41 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 37 Cities in Southern Asia

1^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 41 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 41 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Eggs (regular) (12) (Markets) out of 41 Cities in Southern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	650.00 Rs	Very Low	541^st/562	113^th/131	31^st/41
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	5,000.00 Rs	Very Low	525^th/559	99^th/130	15^th/40
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	1,700.00 Rs	Low	352^th/470	40^th/117	3^rd/34
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	500.00 Rs	Very Low	461^st/540	87^th/115	29^th/31
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	725.00 Rs	Very Low	438^th/531	86^th/110	28^th/29
Cappuccino (regular)	608.33 Rs	Low	400^th/568	83^th/131	9^th/41
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	168.59 Rs	Very Low	501^st/568	76^th/131	6^th/41
Water (12 oz small bottle)	91.48 Rs	Very Low	496^th/565	71^st/130	6^th/41
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,758.07 Rs	High	148^th/567	58^th/131	3^rd/41
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	213.40 Rs	Very Low	453^th/563	69^th/131	3^rd/41
Rice (white), (1 lb)	106.33 Rs	Very Low	534^th/561	105^th/130	16^th/41
Eggs (regular) (12)	695.33 Rs	Low	339^th/547	31^st/131	1^st/41
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,250.05 Rs	Moderate	299^th/548	45^th/125	2^nd/41
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	709.82 Rs	Low	401^st/562	40^th/129	2^nd/41
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	995.64 Rs	Very Low	443^th/530	79^th/123	7^th/38
Apples (1 lb)	828.39 Rs	Very High	15^th/560	3^rd/129	1^st/40
Banana (1 lb)	132.98 Rs	Very Low	508^th/564	95^th/130	8^th/41
Oranges (1 lb)	682.02 Rs	Very High	22^th/551	4^th/126	1^st/41
Tomato (1 lb)	213.32 Rs	Low	377^th/550	37^th/128	2^nd/40
Potato (1 lb)	172.78 Rs	Moderate	272^th/559	25^th/128	1^st/40
Onion (1 lb)	116.77 Rs	Low	414^th/549	58^th/127	2^nd/41
Lettuce (1 head)	361.74 Rs	Moderate	221^st/529	37^th/127	3^rd/41
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	160.00 Rs	Low	415^th/546	57^th/131	2^nd/41
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	2,700.00 Rs	Moderate	236^th/541	62^th/109	15^th/30
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	503.59 Rs	Moderate	239^th/517	63^th/112	23^th/30
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	695.37 Rs	Moderate	235^th/486	68^th/104	23^th/25
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,000.00 Rs	High	192^th/494	13^th/120	1^st/39
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	50.00 Rs	Very Low	521^st/532	118^th/126	37^th/40
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,750.00 Rs	Very Low	413^th/420	81^st/87	24^th/30
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	100.00 Rs	Very Low	441^st/445	114^th/115	38^th/39
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	324^th/373	63^th/103	11^st/38
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	200.00 Rs	Very Low	289^th/289	73^th/73	26^th/26
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1,643.21 Rs	Moderate	269^th/566	16^th/131	1^st/41
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	11,000,000.00 Rs	Very High	14^th/187	10^th/53	2^nd/17
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	11,420,900.62 Rs	Very High	16^th/393	10^th/96	5^th/33
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	10,421.78 Rs	Very Low	523^th/554	106^th/130	21^st/41
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	2.48 Rs	Very Low	342^th/346	107^th/107	38^th/38
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	3,847.38 Rs	Very Low	482^th/565	76^th/128	9^th/40
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	4,008.33 Rs	Very Low	556^th/559	127^th/130	38^th/41
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	1,628.57 Rs	Very Low	339^th/351	84^th/93	26^th/31
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	519^th/543	104^th/124	30^th/41
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	7,611.11 Rs	Very Low	402^th/402	118^th/118	41^st/41
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	149,363.64 Rs	Very Low	296^th/296	106^th/106	37^th/37
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	7,637.93 Rs	Very Low	511^st/538	108^th/124	26^th/40
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	5,250.00 Rs	Very Low	516^th/517	124^th/125	38^th/39
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	17,760.00 Rs	Very Low	497^th/551	89^th/127	10^th/41
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	8,984.62 Rs	Very Low	523^th/533	115^th/124	32^th/41
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	99,733.33 Rs	Very Low	471^st/560	83^th/130	8^th/41
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	47,937.50 Rs	Very Low	505^th/555	93^th/130	12^th/41
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	212,500.00 Rs	Low	411^st/532	78^th/130	7^th/41
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	100,568.42 Rs	Very Low	493^th/548	91^st/129	13^th/41
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	47,761.50 Rs	Low	316^th/410	63^th/108	11^st/34
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	36,481.32 Rs	Low	258^th/385	41^st/104	4^th/33
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	64,655.17 Rs	Very Low	534^th/549	124^th/129	36^th/40
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	18.72	Very High	22^th/497	14^th/116	5^th/41

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