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 266 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 203 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 111 Cities in the World.

4^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 333 Cities in the World.
11^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 332 Cities in the World.
81^st Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 333 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 74 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 71 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 45 Cities in Asia

2^nd Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 81 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 81 Cities in Asia
5^th Most Expensive Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) (Markets) out of 71 Cities in Asia

Southern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 26 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 23 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 24 Cities in Southern Asia

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 26 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 26 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 26 Cities in Southern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1,100.00 Rs	Very Low	294^th/333	49^th/81	6^th/26
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,250.00 Rs	Very Low	294^th/332	46^th/81	1^st/26
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2,200.00 Rs	Low	221^st/315	22^th/76	1^st/25
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	700.00 Rs	Low	241^st/320	35^th/70	8^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1,000.00 Rs	Low	228^th/300	37^th/63	12^th/17
Cappuccino (regular)	809.55 Rs	Low	221^st/333	41^st/81	1^st/26
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	202.31 Rs	Very Low	280^th/332	39^th/81	1^st/26
Water (12 oz small bottle)	116.00 Rs	Very Low	276^th/333	30^th/81	2^nd/26
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,949.49 Rs	High	81^st/333	30^th/81	1^st/26
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	145.18 Rs	Very Low	316^th/333	67^th/81	17^th/26
Rice (white), (1 lb)	112.88 Rs	Very Low	319^th/333	68^th/81	14^th/26
Eggs (regular) (12)	649.51 Rs	Low	249^th/333	34^th/81	1^st/26
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,910.95 Rs	High	87^th/333	16^th/81	1^st/26
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	664.51 Rs	Low	256^th/333	32^th/81	1^st/26
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1,088.59 Rs	Very Low	279^th/331	53^th/80	4^th/25
Apples (1 lb)	1,013.37 Rs	Very High	4^th/333	2^nd/81	1^st/26
Banana (1 lb)	148.47 Rs	Very Low	296^th/333	55^th/81	2^nd/26
Oranges (1 lb)	790.41 Rs	Very High	11^st/332	2^nd/81	1^st/26
Tomato (1 lb)	159.50 Rs	Very Low	287^th/331	47^th/81	1^st/26
Potato (1 lb)	148.84 Rs	Low	221^st/331	27^th/81	1^st/26
Onion (1 lb)	174.83 Rs	Moderate	199^th/332	22^th/81	1^st/26
Lettuce (1 head)	355.62 Rs	Low	204^th/328	25^th/80	1^st/25
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	173.33 Rs	Low	263^th/333	36^th/81	1^st/26
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	4,000.00 Rs	High	77^th/315	19^th/64	2^nd/18
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	616.67 Rs	High	122^th/319	28^th/70	13^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	870.00 Rs	High	122^th/315	31^st/68	11^st/19
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	3,000.00 Rs	High	73^th/268	5^th/71	1^st/23
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	50.00 Rs	Very Low	299^th/303	76^th/78	26^th/26
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,850.00 Rs
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	120.00 Rs	Very Low	202^th/205	69^th/70	22^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	146^th/167	45^th/61	12^th/23
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	175.00 Rs	Very Low	111^st/111	45^th/45	16^th/16
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1,391.03 Rs	Moderate	190^th/333	23^th/81	9^th/26
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	8,000,000.00 Rs	Low	108^th/162	18^th/41	3^rd/15
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	10,400,000.00 Rs	Very High	51^st/272	10^th/72	3^rd/26
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	17,092.68 Rs	Very Low	284^th/330	52^th/80	7^th/26
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,291.67 Rs	Very Low	320^th/333	68^th/81	14^th/26
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	4,443.75 Rs	Very Low	273^th/333	45^th/81	4^th/26
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	4,306.82 Rs	Very Low	325^th/328	78^th/81	23^th/26
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,166.67 Rs	Very Low	220^th/232	60^th/69	16^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	294^th/304	69^th/78	19^th/26
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	10,454.55 Rs	Very Low	266^th/266	74^th/74	23^th/23
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	126,300.00 Rs	Very Low	203^th/203	71^st/71	24^th/24
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	8,459.62 Rs	Very Low	306^th/328	62^th/79	10^th/26
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	5,961.54 Rs	Very Low	304^th/309	76^th/79	24^th/26
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	21,119.05 Rs	Very Low	296^th/329	54^th/80	5^th/26
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	11,568.18 Rs	Very Low	300^th/316	61^st/77	10^th/26
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	104,230.77 Rs	Very Low	297^th/332	55^th/81	4^th/26
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	54,999.91 Rs	Very Low	301^st/333	57^th/81	5^th/26
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	299,615.38 Rs	Low	247^th/328	45^th/81	4^th/26
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	105,555.56 Rs	Very Low	305^th/331	59^th/80	7^th/26
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	58,039.82 Rs
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	38,128.70 Rs
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	69,120.00 Rs	Very Low	325^th/333	78^th/81	23^th/26
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	17.14	Very High	19^th/317	12^th/75	6^th/26

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