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 280 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 207 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 122 Cities in the World.

7^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 342 Cities in the World.
9^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 340 Cities in the World.
62^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 342 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 75 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 74 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 83 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 83 Cities in Asia
14^th Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 83 Cities in Asia

Southern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 22 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 23 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 15 Cities in Southern Asia

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 25 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 25 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 25 Cities in Southern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	315^th/342	61^st/83	10^th/25
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,750.00 Rs	Very Low	293^th/340	48^th/82	1^st/25
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2,100.00 Rs	Low	217^th/325	24^th/78	1^st/25
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	625.00 Rs	Low	247^th/327	42^th/72	10^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	900.00 Rs	Low	224^th/307	41^st/63	13^th/16
Cappuccino (regular)	770.62 Rs	Low	217^th/342	45^th/83	1^st/25
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	221.60 Rs	Very Low	277^th/342	38^th/83	1^st/25
Water (12 oz small bottle)	114.40 Rs	Very Low	279^th/342	36^th/83	2^nd/25
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,927.86 Rs	Very High	62^th/342	28^th/83	1^st/25
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	152.08 Rs	Very Low	299^th/342	59^th/83	7^th/25
Rice (white), (1 lb)	109.79 Rs	Very Low	325^th/341	69^th/83	11^st/25
Eggs (regular) (12)	665.03 Rs	Low	232^th/342	26^th/83	1^st/25
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,851.69 Rs	Very High	63^th/341	15^th/82	1^st/25
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	647.54 Rs	Low	257^th/342	38^th/83	1^st/25
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1,092.71 Rs	Low	272^th/340	56^th/82	4^th/24
Apples (1 lb)	941.67 Rs	Very High	7^th/342	2^nd/83	1^st/25
Banana (1 lb)	144.84 Rs	Very Low	305^th/342	58^th/83	2^nd/25
Oranges (1 lb)	764.28 Rs	Very High	9^th/340	1^st/83	1^st/25
Tomato (1 lb)	153.51 Rs	Very Low	293^th/340	49^th/83	1^st/25
Potato (1 lb)	151.59 Rs	Low	206^th/340	24^th/83	1^st/25
Onion (1 lb)	171.06 Rs	Moderate	188^th/342	20^th/83	1^st/25
Lettuce (1 head)	337.89 Rs	Moderate	193^th/339	23^th/83	1^st/25
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	170.34 Rs	Low	242^th/342	32^th/83	1^st/25
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	3,750.00 Rs	High	78^th/325	19^th/69	3^rd/19
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	575.82 Rs	High	123^th/327	26^th/72	10^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	790.59 Rs	High	128^th/321	36^th/69	13^th/19
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,900.00 Rs	High	75^th/285	5^th/74	1^st/24
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	55.00 Rs	Very Low	299^th/305	69^th/74	20^th/23
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	2,250.00 Rs	Very Low	215^th/222	47^th/52	13^th/18
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	120.00 Rs	Very Low	216^th/220	69^th/70	23^th/24
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	151^st/174	49^th/64	11^st/22
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	175.00 Rs	Very Low	122^th/122	45^th/45	15^th/15
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1,401.36 Rs	Moderate	168^th/342	14^th/83	2^nd/25
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	10,000,000.00 Rs	High	39^th/172	16^th/46	2^nd/16
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	10,708,333.33 Rs	Very High	22^th/285	11^st/73	3^rd/25
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	16,346.08 Rs	Very Low	294^th/340	57^th/83	7^th/25
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,272.27 Rs	Very Low	324^th/342	67^th/83	10^th/25
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	4,571.05 Rs	Low	260^th/342	40^th/83	3^rd/25
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	4,120.00 Rs	Very Low	335^th/337	80^th/82	23^th/25
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,416.67 Rs	Very Low	225^th/240	58^th/70	14^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	304^th/317	68^th/77	17^th/25
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	8,416.67 Rs	Very Low	280^th/280	75^th/75	22^th/22
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	151,916.67 Rs	Very Low	207^th/207	74^th/74	23^th/23
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	8,594.23 Rs	Very Low	307^th/330	65^th/81	10^th/25
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	6,571.43 Rs	Very Low	311^st/322	73^th/81	19^th/25
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	20,431.82 Rs	Very Low	295^th/335	59^th/83	4^th/25
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	11,204.55 Rs	Very Low	308^th/324	64^th/79	10^th/25
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	93,181.82 Rs	Very Low	308^th/342	61^st/83	4^th/25
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	49,999.89 Rs	Very Low	314^th/341	63^th/82	7^th/25
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	292,083.33 Rs	Low	238^th/339	45^th/83	4^th/25
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	116,666.67 Rs	Very Low	298^th/338	61^st/82	5^th/25
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	238^th/296	49^th/73	9^th/19
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	42,451.21 Rs	Low	197^th/289	32^th/69	3^rd/18
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	67,538.46 Rs	Very Low	331^st/339	80^th/82	23^th/25
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	18.27	Very High	19^th/324	12^th/73	5^th/25

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