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single / month
Cheaper overallSri Lanka
single / month
| Expense | Maharagama | Moratuwa | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.60 | $3.60 | Maharagama |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.40 | $14.40 | Maharagama |
| Cappuccino | $1.08 | $1.08 | Maharagama |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $81.60 | $81.60 | Maharagama |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.20 | $13.20 | Maharagama |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $34.80 | $34.80 | Maharagama |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.08 | $10.08 | Maharagama |
| Fitness club membership | $10.08 | $10.08 | Maharagama |
| Cinema ticket | $2.64 | $2.64 | Maharagama |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $161 | Maharagama |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $112 | Maharagama |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $336 | $336 | Maharagama |
| Total single-person budget | $352 | $352 | Maharagama |
| Average net salary | $280 | $280 |
Maharagama is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Maharagama runs about $352 versus $352 in Moratuwa — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Maharagama 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 Maharagama · Full cost of living in Moratuwa