Cost of Living Comparison Between Chavakachcheri and Jaffna Cost of Living Comparison Between Chavakachcheri and Jaffna
š½ Eating Out
Chavakachcheri
Jaffna
Difference
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$5.09 LKRĀ 1,581
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Cappuccino
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$3.33 LKRĀ 1,036
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.52 LKRĀ 161
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.32 LKRĀ 98.9
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$3.27 LKRĀ 1,017
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$6.84 LKRĀ 2,125
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š Groceries & Markets
Chavakachcheri
Jaffna
Difference
White Bread (500g)
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$0.54 LKRĀ 169
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$0.72 LKRĀ 223
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Eggs
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$1.62 LKRĀ 505
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$4.88 LKRĀ 1,517
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$3.46 LKRĀ 1,075
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$6.86 LKRĀ 2,130
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Apples (1kg)
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$3.99 LKRĀ 1,239
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Banana (1kg)
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$0.56 LKRĀ 174
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Oranges (1kg)
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$3.33 LKRĀ 1,035
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Tomato (1kg)
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$1.70 LKRĀ 528
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Potato (1kg)
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$1.12 LKRĀ 346
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Onion (1kg)
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$0.74 LKRĀ 230
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.65 LKRĀ 202
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.43 LKRĀ 135
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$12.61 LKRĀ 3,919
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Wine (Bottle)
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$19.62 LKRĀ 6,096
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$2.78 LKRĀ 865
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š Getting Around
Chavakachcheri
Jaffna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.35 LKRĀ 107
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$3.25 LKRĀ 1,010
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$0.52 LKRĀ 161
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$0.97 LKRĀ 303
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
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$50.8K LKRĀ 15.8M
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š§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chavakachcheri
Jaffna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$51.0 LKRĀ 15.9K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$3.39 LKRĀ 1,053
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š Sport & Entertainment
Chavakachcheri
Jaffna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$6.60 LKRĀ 2,050
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Cinema Ticket
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$1.97 LKRĀ 611
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šš Clothing & Footwear
Chavakachcheri
Jaffna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$39.61 LKRĀ 12.3K
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š Accommodation & Living
Chavakachcheri
Jaffna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$171 LKRĀ 53.0K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$150 LKRĀ 46.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$252 LKRĀ 78.2K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$220 LKRĀ 68.5K
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Last update for Chavakachcheri: March 1, 2026
Last update for Jaffna: March 1, 2026
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