Summary of The Cost of Living in Central Province, Sri Lanka
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Central Province is $739.16 including rent, or $419.16 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Central Province is $1,000.24 including rent, or $680.24 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Central Province is $1,369.67 including rent, or $953.67 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Central Province ranges from $8,869.92 for a single person to $12,002.86 for a couple, and $16,436.02 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $5,029.92 for a single person to $8,162.86 for a couple, and $11,444.02 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Central Province, baseline monthly expenses range from $286.14 for a single person to $406.62 for a couple, and $565.99 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $176.14 for a single person to $296.62 for a couple, and $422.99 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Central Province, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,525.50 for a single person to $2,097.30 for a couple, and $2,858.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $975.50 for a single person to $1,547.30 for a couple, and $2,143.80 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Central Province is $323.00, which is 22.9% less than the average monthly cost of living and 83.4% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |