Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Sri Lanka instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Sri Lanka
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$2.86
LKR856.79
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$6.80
LKR2,033.07
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.71
LKR211.54
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.35
LKR105.28
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Sri Lanka
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.56
LKR168.59
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.21
LKR1,858.57
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.31
LKR1,888.38
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.18
LKR651.58
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.29
LKR685.84
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.04
LKR908.31
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.44
LKR132.67
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.56
LKR766.58
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.50
LKR149.39
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.48
LKR144.22
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.44
LKR132.44
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Sri Lanka
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.84
LKR1,446.59
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$10.76
LKR3,219.02
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,478.81
LKR9,716,608.82
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$3.09
LKR923.59
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Sri Lanka
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$13.80
LKR4,128.40
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$163.33
LKR48,864.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$123.34
LKR36,900.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$30.68
LKR9,179.11
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Sri Lanka
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$26.94
LKR8,059.66
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$475.05
LKR142,121.08
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Sri Lanka
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.00
LKR599.03
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.35
LKR702.94
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$8.91
LKR2,664.77
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$14.75
LKR4,414.10
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.23
LKR965.71
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Sri Lanka
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$29.58
LKR8,847.91
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$19.20
LKR5,744.87
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$65.72
LKR19,661.19
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$33.57
LKR10,042.46
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