Price Rankings for Colombo, Sri Lanka

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World Ranking

1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 198 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 117 Cities in the World.
2^nd Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 282 Cities in the World.

4^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.
8^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 354 Cities in the World.
71^st Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 78 Cities in Asia
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 44 Cities in Asia
2^nd Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 77 Cities in Asia

2^nd Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 86 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 86 Cities in Asia
13^th Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 86 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 International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 25 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 16 Cities in Southern Asia

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 27 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Tomato (1kg) (Markets) out of 27 Cities in Southern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 27 Cities in Southern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1,000.0 Rs	Very Low	322^th/355	60^th/86	9^th/27
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,500.0 Rs	Very Low	303^th/352	49^th/86	1^st/27
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2,200.0 Rs	Moderate	186^th/317	19^th/80	1^st/25
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	600.0 Rs	Low	257^th/336	45^th/74	12^th/21
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	900.0 Rs	Low	225^th/306	43^th/62	13^th/15
Cappuccino (regular)	757.24 Rs	Low	227^th/354	48^th/85	3^rd/26
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	220.43 Rs	Very Low	284^th/354	39^th/86	1^st/27
Water (12 oz small bottle)	115.91 Rs	Very Low	285^th/354	33^th/86	2^nd/27
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,912.29 Rs	Very High	71^st/355	30^th/86	1^st/27
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	152.08 Rs	Very Low	311^st/355	63^th/86	10^th/27
Rice (white), (1 lb)	109.93 Rs	Very Low	340^th/355	74^th/86	15^th/27
Eggs (regular) (12)	652.57 Rs	Low	241^st/355	28^th/86	1^st/27
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,777.91 Rs	High	92^th/355	18^th/86	1^st/27
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	706.04 Rs	Low	253^th/355	35^th/86	1^st/27
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1,092.71 Rs	Low	274^th/353	56^th/85	4^th/26
Apples (1 lb)	964.19 Rs	Very High	4^th/355	2^nd/86	1^st/27
Banana (1 lb)	150.16 Rs	Very Low	307^th/355	59^th/86	3^rd/27
Oranges (1 lb)	778.5 Rs	Very High	8^th/354	2^nd/86	1^st/27
Tomato (1 lb)	155.83 Rs	Very Low	294^th/351	46^th/86	1^st/27
Potato (1 lb)	149.62 Rs	Low	217^th/353	25^th/86	1^st/27
Onion (1 lb)	160.58 Rs	Moderate	204^th/353	24^th/86	1^st/27
Lettuce (1 head)	343.16 Rs	Moderate	190^th/348	25^th/82	1^st/23
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	169.64 Rs	Low	253^th/355	31^st/86	1^st/27
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	3,500.0 Rs	High	94^th/335	25^th/68	4^th/19
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	565.82 Rs	High	117^th/341	30^th/75	13^th/21
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	778.89 Rs	High	124^th/331	37^th/71	14^th/20
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	2,750.0 Rs	High	77^th/293	5^th/72	1^st/23
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	50.0 Rs	Very Low	316^th/319	75^th/77	24^th/24
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	2,000.0 Rs	Very Low	209^th/216	46^th/51	12^th/17
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	120.0 Rs	Very Low	219^th/222	72^th/73	22^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	154^th/176	52^th/68	14^th/24
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	175.0 Rs	Very Low	117^th/117	44^th/44	16^th/16
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1,423.06 Rs	Moderate	185^th/355	13^th/86	3^rd/27
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	10,390,000.0 Rs	High	30^th/148	12^th/42	2^nd/15
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	11,333,333.33 Rs	Very High	16^th/265	10^th/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	16,769.33 Rs	Very Low	298^th/350	56^th/86	7^th/27
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,500.0 Rs	Very Low	314^th/355	58^th/86	1^st/27
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	4,826.19 Rs	Low	264^th/355	39^th/86	3^rd/27
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	4,130.0 Rs	Very Low	346^th/349	82^th/85	24^th/27
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,375.0 Rs	Very Low	206^th/222	54^th/66	14^th/23
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,000.0 Rs	Very Low	308^th/320	70^th/80	18^th/26
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	9,307.69 Rs	Very Low	281^st/282	76^th/77	23^th/24
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	172,750.0 Rs	Very Low	198^th/198	78^th/78	25^th/25
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	9,055.77 Rs	Very Low	309^th/343	62^th/85	8^th/27
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	6,535.71 Rs	Very Low	314^th/326	77^th/84	22^th/27
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	20,613.64 Rs	Very Low	303^th/346	56^th/84	3^rd/26
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	11,120.0 Rs	Very Low	316^th/337	67^th/85	9^th/27
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	87,000.0 Rs	Very Low	313^th/350	64^th/86	6^th/27
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	52,999.9 Rs	Very Low	318^th/352	62^th/85	6^th/27
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	275,357.14 Rs	Low	243^th/344	46^th/86	4^th/27
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	120,650.0 Rs	Very Low	298^th/345	61^st/85	6^th/27
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	57,155.25 Rs	Low	205^th/279	42^th/72	7^th/18
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	47,560.84 Rs	Low	170^th/271	27^th/69	2^nd/17
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	67,869.57 Rs	Very Low	341^st/352	81^st/85	23^th/27
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	18.5	Very High	14^th/331	11^st/75	5^th/26

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