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| Expense | Batticaloa | Gampaha | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.60 | $3.60 | Batticaloa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.40 | $14.40 | Batticaloa |
| Cappuccino | $1.08 | $1.08 | Batticaloa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $81.60 | $81.60 | Batticaloa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.20 | $13.20 | Batticaloa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $34.80 | $34.80 | Batticaloa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.08 | $10.08 | Batticaloa |
| Fitness club membership | $10.08 | $10.08 | Batticaloa |
| Cinema ticket | $2.64 | $2.64 | Batticaloa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $161 | Batticaloa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $112 | Batticaloa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $336 | $336 | Batticaloa |
| Total single-person budget | $352 | $352 | Batticaloa |
| Average net salary | $280 | $280 |
Batticaloa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Batticaloa runs about $352 versus $352 in Gampaha — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Batticaloa leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Batticaloa · Full cost of living in Gampaha