Price Rankings for Colombo, Sri Lanka

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World Ranking

1st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 278 Cities in the World.
1st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 190 Cities in the World.
1st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 160 Cities in the World.
3rd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 408 Cities in the World.
3rd Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 379 Cities in the World.
107th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 411 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 80 Cities in Asia
1st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 69 Cities in Asia
1st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 53 Cities in Asia
1st Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 97 Cities in Asia
1st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 94 Cities in Asia
12th Most Expensive McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 95 Cities in Asia

Southern Asia Ranking

1st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 21 Cities in Southern Asia
1st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 18 Cities in Southern Asia
1st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 15 Cities in Southern Asia
1st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 30 Cities in Southern Asia
1st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 30 Cities in Southern Asia
1st Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 30 Cities in Southern Asia

RestaurantsValue World
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 1,000.00 Rs Very Low 371st/404 70th/96 12th/27
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 7,000.00 Rs Very Low 357th/395 66th/94 7th/25
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 2,400.00 Rs Moderate 188th/353 12th/95 1st/28
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 600.00 Rs Very Low 304th/377 47th/84 12th/22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 900.00 Rs Low 291st/366 60th/79 18th/19
Cappuccino (regular) 713.45 Rs Low 274th/402 59th/93 4th/24
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 193.67 Rs Very Low 345th/409 50th/99 1st/30
Water (12 oz small bottle) 106.61 Rs Very Low 340th/405 47th/98 3rd/29
MarketsValue World
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Ranking
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 1,877.12 Rs High 107th/411 44th/99 1st/30
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 176.70 Rs Very Low 339th/407 64th/99 5th/30
Rice (white), (1 lb) 104.30 Rs Very Low 389th/404 85th/98 17th/30
Eggs (regular) (12) 676.56 Rs Low 273th/398 27th/99 1st/30
Local Cheese (1 lb) 1,816.03 Rs High 108th/402 17th/93 1st/30
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 727.73 Rs Low 297th/406 40th/99 1st/30
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 1,057.17 Rs Very Low 330th/391 68th/92 8th/26
Apples (1 lb) 1,028.16 Rs Very High 3rd/408 1st/97 1st/30
Banana (1 lb) 153.68 Rs Very Low 355th/409 68th/98 5th/30
Oranges (1 lb) 862.19 Rs Very High 3rd/379 1st/94 1st/29
Tomato (1 lb) 180.97 Rs Very Low 307th/382 42th/94 1st/29
Potato (1 lb) 154.31 Rs Moderate 237th/395 29th/96 1st/30
Onion (1 lb) 131.80 Rs Low 293th/391 40th/94 1st/30
Lettuce (1 head) 384.80 Rs Moderate 185th/385 22th/87 1st/23
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 170.50 Rs Low 303th/405 44th/99 1st/30
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 3,500.00 Rs High 121st/381 31st/80 5th/20
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 538.61 Rs Moderate 154th/372 38th/82 16th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 748.27 Rs Moderate 160th/359 44th/78 16th/19
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 2,000.00 Rs High 129th/346 9th/87 1st/25
TransportationValue World
Position
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Ranking
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 50.00 Rs Very Low 347th/354 75th/79 18th/19
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 1,750.00 Rs Very Low 236th/241 49th/53 10th/14
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 120.00 Rs Very Low 254th/259 80th/81 22th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 160.93 Rs Very Low 175th/201 55th/74 14th/26
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 190.00 Rs Very Low 160th/160 53th/53 15th/15
Gasoline (1 gallon) 1,433.32 Rs Moderate 228th/409 20th/97 10th/28
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 9,500,000.00 Rs High 51st/167 21st/50 4th/17
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 10,854,442.63 Rs Very High 30th/283 13th/79 5th/27
Utilities (Monthly)Value World
Position
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 14,443.48 Rs Very Low 361st/397 74th/96 11st/28
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 1,500.00 Rs Very Low 361st/396 69th/99 3rd/30
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 4,720.45 Rs Low 314th/409 48th/97 3rd/29
Sports And LeisureValue World
Position
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Ranking
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Southern Asia
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 3,814.81 Rs Very Low 377th/380 95th/97 28th/30
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 1,908.33 Rs Very Low 210th/218 59th/66 17th/23
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 1,000.00 Rs Very Low 358th/368 78th/85 14th/18
ChildcareValue World
Position
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Ranking
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Southern Asia
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 8,086.96 Rs Very Low 278th/278 80th/80 21st/21
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 141,058.82 Rs Very Low 190th/190 69th/69 18th/18
Clothing And ShoesValue World
Position
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Ranking
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 7,812.96 Rs Very Low 364th/388 78th/95 16th/30
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 5,809.52 Rs Very Low 348th/353 89th/92 26th/29
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 18,961.54 Rs Very Low 362th/397 70th/97 7th/29
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 10,104.17 Rs Very Low 351st/365 83th/94 19th/30
Rent Per MonthValue World
Position
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Ranking
Asia
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Southern Asia
Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 92,157.89 Rs Very Low 349th/386 72th/96 7th/28
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 45,894.74 Rs Very Low 364th/391 76th/95 10th/28
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 233,846.15 Rs Low 295th/375 62th/94 6th/28
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 96,490.91 Rs Very Low 353th/380 74th/90 10th/24
Buy Apartment PriceValue World
Position
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Ranking
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Ranking
Southern Asia
Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 49,330.41 Rs Very Low 248th/289 55th/75 9th/17
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 40,105.04 Rs Low 204th/277 38th/75 3rd/18
Salaries And FinancingValue World
Position
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Ranking
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Southern Asia
Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 68,500.00 Rs Very Low 396th/408 93th/99 24th/30
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 19.76 Very High 14th/373 11st/87 6th/29
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