Cost of Living Comparison Between Kataragama and Jaffna Cost of Living Comparison Between Kataragama and Jaffna

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Kataragama is 25.8% more expensive than Jaffna without rent, and 2.6% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Kataragama is 37.6% more expensive than Jaffna without rent, and 34.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.91 LKRĀ 1,215
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.31 LKRĀ 7,866
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.54 LKRĀ 2,654
$5.09 LKRĀ 1,580
67.78%
Cappuccino
$2.71 LKRĀ 841
$3.33 LKRĀ 1,036
-18.62%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.67 LKRĀ 210
$0.52 LKRĀ 161
28.85%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 LKRĀ 126
$0.32 LKRĀ 98.9
28.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.40 LKRĀ 747
$3.27 LKRĀ 1,017
-26.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.43 LKRĀ 1,065
$6.84 LKRĀ 2,125
-49.85%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.71 LKRĀ 531
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White Bread (500g)
$0.53 LKRĀ 164
$0.54 LKRĀ 169
-1.85%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.81 LKRĀ 252
$0.72 LKRĀ 223
12.50%
Eggs
$2.15 LKRĀ 668
$1.62 LKRĀ 505
32.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.36 LKRĀ 4,462
$4.88 LKRĀ 1,517
194.26%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.63 LKRĀ 1,440
$3.46 LKRĀ 1,075
33.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.95 LKRĀ 2,470
$6.86 LKRĀ 2,130
15.89%
Apples (1kg)
$7.44 LKRĀ 2,313
$3.99 LKRĀ 1,239
86.47%
Banana (1kg)
$1.11 LKRĀ 344
$0.56 LKRĀ 174
98.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$5.84 LKRĀ 1,815
$3.33 LKRĀ 1,035
75.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.27 LKRĀ 393
$1.70 LKRĀ 528
-25.29%
Potato (1kg)
$1.15 LKRĀ 357
$1.12 LKRĀ 346
2.68%
Onion (1kg)
$1.36 LKRĀ 423
$0.74 LKRĀ 230
83.78%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.20 LKRĀ 373
$0.65 LKRĀ 202
84.62%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.60 LKRĀ 187
$0.43 LKRĀ 135
39.53%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.02 LKRĀ 3,112
$12.61 LKRĀ 3,918
-20.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.13 LKRĀ 4,081
$19.62 LKRĀ 6,096
-33.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.03 LKRĀ 632
$2.78 LKRĀ 865
-26.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.93 LKRĀ 910
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šŸšŒ Getting Around
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.35 LKRĀ 107
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$3.25 LKRĀ 1,010
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.42 LKRĀ 130
$0.52 LKRĀ 161
-19.23%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 LKRĀ 109
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$0.57 LKRĀ 179
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.20 LKRĀ 374
$0.97 LKRĀ 303
23.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.3K LKRĀ 8.5M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.3K LKRĀ 11.0M
$50.8K LKRĀ 15.8M
-30.63%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$59.1 LKRĀ 18.4K
$51.0 LKRĀ 15.9K
15.77%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.41 LKRĀ 1,370
$3.39 LKRĀ 1,053
30.09%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.21 LKRĀ 4,727
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šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$6.60 LKRĀ 2,049
-
Cinema Ticket
$3.32 LKRĀ 1,032
$1.97 LKRĀ 611
68.53%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$36.68 LKRĀ 11.4K
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-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$438 LKRĀ 136.0K
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$28.05 LKRĀ 8,717
$39.61 LKRĀ 12.3K
-29.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.48 LKRĀ 6,052
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$68.3 LKRĀ 21.2K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$39.39 LKRĀ 12.2K
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šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Kataragama
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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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Kataragama
Jaffna
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
16.45
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Last update for Kataragama: March 1, 2026

Last update for Jaffna: March 1, 2026

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