Summary of The Cost of Living in Western, Sri Lanka
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Western is $690.00 including rent, or $410.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Western is $969.00 including rent, or $689.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Western is $1,346.40 including rent, or $982.40 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Western ranges from $8,280.00 for a single person to $11,628.00 for a couple, and $16,156.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $4,920.00 for a single person to $8,268.00 for a couple, and $11,788.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Western, baseline monthly expenses range from $301.50 for a single person to $436.50 for a couple, and $611.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $191.50 for a single person to $326.50 for a couple, and $468.20 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Western, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,698.75 for a single person to $2,341.00 for a couple, and $3,220.60 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $998.75 for a single person to $1,641.00 for a couple, and $2,310.60 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Western is $345.00, which is 15.9% less than the average monthly cost of living and 80.2% 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) |