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| Expense | Nikaweratiya | Maharagama | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.24 | $3.60 | Nikaweratiya |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.96 | $14.40 | Nikaweratiya |
| Cappuccino | $0.97 | $1.08 | Nikaweratiya |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $73.44 | $81.60 | Nikaweratiya |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.88 | $13.20 | Nikaweratiya |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $31.32 | $34.80 | Nikaweratiya |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.07 | $10.08 | Nikaweratiya |
| Fitness club membership | $9.07 | $10.08 | Nikaweratiya |
| Cinema ticket | $2.38 | $2.64 | Nikaweratiya |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $141 | $161 | Nikaweratiya |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $98.18 | $112 | Nikaweratiya |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $295 | $336 | Nikaweratiya |
| Total single-person budget | $314 | $352 | Nikaweratiya |
| Average net salary | $252 | $280 |
Nikaweratiya is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Nikaweratiya runs about $314 versus $352 in Maharagama — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Nikaweratiya 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 Nikaweratiya · Full cost of living in Maharagama