Summary of The Cost of Living in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Southern Province is $739.35 including rent, or $419.35 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Southern Province is $1,002.01 including rent, or $682.01 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Southern Province is $1,374.43 including rent, or $958.43 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Southern Province ranges from $8,872.20 for a single person to $12,024.06 for a couple, and $16,493.16 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $5,032.20 for a single person to $8,184.06 for a couple, and $11,501.16 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Southern Province, baseline monthly expenses range from $338.10 for a single person to $458.78 for a couple, and $630.98 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $188.10 for a single person to $308.78 for a couple, and $435.98 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Southern Province, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,624.20 for a single person to $2,196.86 for a couple, and $2,990.46 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $974.20 for a single person to $1,546.86 for a couple, and $2,145.46 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Southern Province is $270.00, which is 35.6% less than the average monthly cost of living and 43.5% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |