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 268 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 204 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 334 Cities in the World.
9^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 333 Cities in the World.
83^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 334 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 Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 26 Cities in Southern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	304^th/334	55^th/81	10^th/26
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,250.00 Rs	Very Low	293^th/333	46^th/81	1^st/26
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2,200.00 Rs	Low	221^st/316	22^th/76	1^st/25
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	700.00 Rs	Low	240^th/321	35^th/70	8^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	1,000.00 Rs	Low	221^st/296	37^th/62	12^th/16
Cappuccino (regular)	809.55 Rs	Low	220^th/334	41^st/81	2^nd/26
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	202.31 Rs	Very Low	279^th/333	39^th/81	1^st/26
Water (12 oz small bottle)	114.62 Rs	Very Low	274^th/334	29^th/81	2^nd/26
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,945.47 Rs	High	83^th/334	30^th/81	1^st/26
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	145.19 Rs	Very Low	315^th/334	66^th/81	16^th/26
Rice (white), (1 lb)	112.32 Rs	Very Low	319^th/334	68^th/81	14^th/26
Eggs (regular) (12)	653.16 Rs	Low	244^th/334	30^th/81	1^st/26
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,910.95 Rs	High	89^th/334	16^th/81	1^st/26
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	668.66 Rs	Low	257^th/334	32^th/81	1^st/26
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1,088.59 Rs	Very Low	278^th/332	53^th/80	4^th/25
Apples (1 lb)	1,013.37 Rs	Very High	4^th/334	2^nd/81	1^st/26
Banana (1 lb)	148.47 Rs	Very Low	295^th/334	55^th/81	2^nd/26
Oranges (1 lb)	790.41 Rs	Very High	9^th/333	2^nd/81	1^st/26
Tomato (1 lb)	159.50 Rs	Very Low	286^th/333	47^th/81	1^st/26
Potato (1 lb)	148.84 Rs	Low	220^th/332	27^th/81	1^st/26
Onion (1 lb)	174.83 Rs	Low	200^th/333	23^th/81	1^st/26
Lettuce (1 head)	355.62 Rs	Low	206^th/329	25^th/80	1^st/25
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	173.33 Rs	Low	261^st/334	35^th/81	1^st/26
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	4,250.00 Rs	High	66^th/316	15^th/64	2^nd/18
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	624.76 Rs	High	114^th/319	25^th/70	10^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	848.00 Rs	Moderate	128^th/315	33^th/68	13^th/19
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	3,000.00 Rs	High	69^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	201^st/204	69^th/70	22^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	144^th/166	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)	1,396.17 Rs	Moderate	180^th/334	16^th/81	4^th/26
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	8,000,000.00 Rs	Low	107^th/161	17^th/41	3^rd/15
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	10,400,000.00 Rs	Very High	53^th/274	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	283^th/330	52^th/80	7^th/26
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,260.87 Rs	Very Low	321^st/334	68^th/81	14^th/26
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	4,146.88 Rs	Very Low	275^th/334	46^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	4,147.73 Rs	Very Low	325^th/328	79^th/81	24^th/26
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,166.67 Rs	Very Low	218^th/232	58^th/68	16^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	293^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	268^th/268	74^th/74	23^th/23
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	126,300.00 Rs	Very Low	204^th/204	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)	8,558.00 Rs	Very Low	304^th/327	62^th/79	10^th/26
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	6,166.67 Rs	Very Low	304^th/309	76^th/79	24^th/26
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	21,175.00 Rs	Very Low	295^th/329	53^th/80	5^th/26
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	11,357.14 Rs	Very Low	302^th/316	63^th/77	12^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/333	55^th/81	4^th/26
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	54,999.91 Rs	Very Low	300^th/334	57^th/81	5^th/26
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	299,615.38 Rs	Low	246^th/329	44^th/81	4^th/26
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	105,555.56 Rs	Very Low	305^th/332	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	324^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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