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Compare Colombo with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Colombo Brazil | Klerksdorp South Africa | Kabwe Zambia | Polokwane South Africa | New Delhi India | Chibia Angola | Witbank South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 104.06% | 103.92% | 103.88% | 103.39% | 103.30% | 103.02% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $803 | $1100 | $635 | $1100 | $845 | $775 | $900 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $230.00 | $320.00 | $200.00 | $325.00 | $300.00 | $210.00 | $260.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.50 | $6.50 | $3.00 | $7.15 | $3.00 | $6.00 | $6.50 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.60 | $1.80 | $1.75 | $2.05 | $2.30 | $1.50 | $1.80 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 40 | 40 |
| Female Safety | 45 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 30 | 45 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 40 | 35 | 25 | 45 | 45 | 20 | 40 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 132 Mbps | 87 Mbps | N/A | 58 Mbps | 130 Mbps | N/A | 186 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | N/A | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 1/100 |
| Healthcare | 55 | 56 | 40 | 55 | 62 | 30 | 45 |
| English Proficiency | 15 | 75 | 65 | 60 | 70 | 10 | 70 |
| Population | 0.24M | 0.23M | 0.30M | 0.27M | 0.25M | 0.19M | 0.37M |
| Avg Temp | 17.90°C | 18.40°C | 21.30°C | 18.60°C | 25.60°C | 20.90°C | 16.50°C |
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