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 302 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 211 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 127 Cities in the World.

4^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 382 Cities in the World.
8^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 379 Cities in the World.
70^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 382 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 81 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 79 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 45 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 92 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 92 Cities in Asia
15^th Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 92 Cities in Asia

Southern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 24 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 24 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 25 Cities in Southern Asia

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 28 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 28 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 28 Cities in Southern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	346^th/382	63^th/92	9^th/28
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,500.00 Rs	Very Low	323^th/379	53^th/92	1^st/28
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2,100.00 Rs	Low	219^th/345	25^th/86	1^st/27
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	600.00 Rs	Low	272^th/359	46^th/77	13^th/22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	900.00 Rs	Low	235^th/334	43^th/66	14^th/17
Cappuccino (regular)	762.41 Rs	Low	239^th/382	49^th/92	1^st/28
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	223.64 Rs	Low	301^st/381	40^th/92	1^st/28
Water (12 oz small bottle)	114.09 Rs	Low	304^th/380	36^th/92	2^nd/28
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,924.50 Rs	Very High	70^th/382	32^th/92	1^st/28
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	150.06 Rs	Very Low	332^th/382	65^th/92	7^th/28
Rice (white), (1 lb)	111.39 Rs	Very Low	361^st/381	75^th/92	12^th/28
Eggs (regular) (12)	653.29 Rs	Low	261^st/382	28^th/92	1^st/28
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,788.67 Rs	High	77^th/381	19^th/91	1^st/28
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	700.65 Rs	Low	271^st/382	37^th/92	1^st/28
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1,092.71 Rs	Low	295^th/380	60^th/91	4^th/27
Apples (1 lb)	966.78 Rs	Very High	4^th/382	2^nd/92	1^st/28
Banana (1 lb)	148.24 Rs	Very Low	332^th/382	62^th/92	2^nd/28
Oranges (1 lb)	778.50 Rs	Very High	8^th/379	1^st/92	1^st/28
Tomato (1 lb)	155.83 Rs	Very Low	321^st/379	50^th/92	1^st/28
Potato (1 lb)	151.43 Rs	Moderate	224^th/378	28^th/92	1^st/28
Onion (1 lb)	163.55 Rs	Moderate	222^th/381	27^th/92	1^st/28
Lettuce (1 head)	322.11 Rs	Moderate	222^th/373	29^th/88	1^st/25
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	168.97 Rs	Low	265^th/382	33^th/92	1^st/28
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	3,750.00 Rs	High	88^th/357	22^th/73	3^rd/19
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	565.82 Rs	High	130^th/365	32^th/79	14^th/22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	790.59 Rs	High	129^th/357	39^th/75	16^th/21
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,750.00 Rs	High	79^th/306	5^th/77	1^st/26
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	50.00 Rs	Very Low	329^th/332	78^th/80	24^th/24
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,850.00 Rs
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	120.00 Rs	Very Low	228^th/232	71^st/72	22^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	158^th/186	48^th/67	11^st/23
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	175.00 Rs	Very Low	127^th/127	45^th/45	15^th/15
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1,412.97 Rs	Moderate	190^th/382	15^th/92	2^nd/28
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	9,195,000.00 Rs
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	11,300,000.00 Rs	Very High	17^th/290	11^st/79	3^rd/28
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	16,453.54 Rs	Very Low	323^th/378	62^th/92	8^th/28
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,500.00 Rs	Very Low	338^th/382	66^th/92	4^th/28
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	5,111.90 Rs	Low	273^th/382	36^th/92	2^nd/28
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	4,086.54 Rs	Very Low	372^th/376	87^th/91	24^th/28
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,428.57 Rs	Very Low	223^th/241	56^th/70	13^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	326^th/338	74^th/84	19^th/27
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	8,153.85 Rs	Very Low	302^th/302	81^st/81	24^th/24
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	152,090.91 Rs	Very Low	211^st/211	79^th/79	25^th/25
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	8,738.00 Rs	Very Low	334^th/367	67^th/89	8^th/28
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	6,500.00 Rs	Very Low	344^th/356	83^th/90	23^th/28
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	19,804.35 Rs	Very Low	326^th/372	62^th/90	4^th/27
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	10,708.33 Rs	Very Low	343^th/359	76^th/90	14^th/28
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	84,692.31 Rs	Very Low	336^th/377	68^th/91	6^th/28
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	50,555.44 Rs	Very Low	342^th/378	67^th/90	7^th/28
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	282,500.00 Rs	Low	255^th/371	50^th/92	4^th/28
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	117,981.82 Rs	Very Low	324^th/376	66^th/91	6^th/28
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	50,332.89 Rs	Very Low	244^th/303	54^th/76	9^th/18
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	40,128.66 Rs	Low	197^th/290	34^th/71	3^rd/18
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	67,125.00 Rs	Very Low	370^th/379	88^th/91	25^th/28
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	18.27	Very High	21^st/357	13^th/79	6^th/28

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