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 285 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 206 Cities in the World.
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 128 Cities in the World.

6^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 345 Cities in the World.
9^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 343 Cities in the World.
67^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 343 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 76 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 48 Cities in Asia

1^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 84 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 84 Cities in Asia
11^st Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 84 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 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 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	317^th/345	62^th/84	12^th/25
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,500.00 Rs	Very Low	301^st/344	49^th/83	1^st/25
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2,000.00 Rs	Low	232^th/324	32^th/80	1^st/25
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	700.00 Rs	Low	233^th/331	35^th/73	5^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	900.00 Rs	Low	235^th/317	43^th/68	13^th/18
Cappuccino (regular)	784.29 Rs	Low	216^th/345	42^th/84	1^st/25
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	202.31 Rs	Very Low	288^th/345	41^st/84	1^st/25
Water (12 oz small bottle)	112.00 Rs	Very Low	283^th/345	35^th/84	2^nd/25
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,931.82 Rs	High	70^th/345	31^st/84	1^st/25
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	143.76 Rs	Very Low	320^th/345	71^st/84	17^th/25
Rice (white), (1 lb)	110.35 Rs	Very Low	329^th/345	70^th/84	12^th/25
Eggs (regular) (12)	660.40 Rs	Low	233^th/345	24^th/84	1^st/25
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,826.40 Rs	Very High	67^th/343	17^th/82	1^st/25
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	657.71 Rs	Low	256^th/345	36^th/84	1^st/25
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	1,088.59 Rs	Very Low	278^th/343	57^th/83	4^th/24
Apples (1 lb)	960.23 Rs	Very High	6^th/345	2^nd/84	1^st/25
Banana (1 lb)	147.72 Rs	Very Low	309^th/345	60^th/84	2^nd/25
Oranges (1 lb)	766.85 Rs	Very High	9^th/343	1^st/84	1^st/25
Tomato (1 lb)	154.51 Rs	Very Low	295^th/343	50^th/84	1^st/25
Potato (1 lb)	153.10 Rs	Low	209^th/342	25^th/84	1^st/25
Onion (1 lb)	168.72 Rs	Moderate	197^th/344	24^th/84	1^st/25
Lettuce (1 head)	357.65 Rs	Moderate	184^th/340	23^th/84	1^st/25
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	171.03 Rs	Low	252^th/345	34^th/84	1^st/25
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	4,000.00 Rs	High	69^th/326	19^th/69	3^rd/19
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	597.27 Rs	High	117^th/330	25^th/73	10^th/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	806.67 Rs	High	126^th/326	32^th/71	12^th/19
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	3,000.00 Rs	High	68^th/281	5^th/73	1^st/23
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	50.00 Rs	Very Low	302^th/307	74^th/77	24^th/24
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	1,850.00 Rs
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	120.00 Rs	Very Low	219^th/223	70^th/71	22^th/23
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	160.93 Rs	Very Low	152^th/178	47^th/63	10^th/21
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	150.00 Rs	Very Low	128^th/128	48^th/48	17^th/17
Gasoline (1 gallon)	1,396.20 Rs	Moderate	166^th/345	11^st/84	2^nd/25
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	8,000,000.00 Rs	Moderate	97^th/173	21^st/47	3^rd/16
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	10,400,000.00 Rs	Very High	41^st/285	12^th/74	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	16,976.42 Rs	Very Low	289^th/341	55^th/84	6^th/25
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,261.90 Rs	Very Low	330^th/345	69^th/84	12^th/25
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	4,209.38 Rs	Low	270^th/345	43^th/84	3^rd/25
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	3,920.45 Rs	Very Low	341^st/342	82^th/83	24^th/25
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,166.67 Rs	Very Low	226^th/239	63^th/72	17^th/24
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,000.00 Rs	Very Low	311^st/323	70^th/79	17^th/25
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	9,636.36 Rs	Very Low	285^th/285	76^th/76	22^th/22
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	129,222.22 Rs	Very Low	206^th/206	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)	8,518.75 Rs	Very Low	310^th/336	65^th/83	8^th/25
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	6,958.33 Rs	Very Low	312^th/323	72^th/81	18^th/25
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	21,175.00 Rs	Very Low	294^th/341	56^th/84	3^rd/25
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	11,625.00 Rs	Very Low	307^th/329	62^th/82	5^th/25
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Southern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	100,384.62 Rs	Very Low	308^th/345	61^st/84	4^th/25
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	57,499.90 Rs	Very Low	311^st/343	61^st/83	4^th/25
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	297,307.69 Rs	Low	239^th/341	45^th/84	4^th/25
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	112,500.00 Rs	Very Low	307^th/340	62^th/83	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	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)	68,250.00 Rs	Very Low	333^th/342	81^st/83	23^th/25
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	17.14	Very High	21^st/325	13^th/73	5^th/25

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