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Compare Colombo with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Colombo Sri Lanka | Bacoor Philippines | Mwanza Tanzania | Serekunda Gambia | Touba Senegal | Borivali India | San Pedro Argentina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 103.07% | 102.70% | 102.69% | 102.52% | 102.44% | 102.27% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $763 | $850 | $696 | $663 | $445 | $712 | $642 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $250.00 | $300.00 | $170.00 | $230.00 | $140.00 | $310.00 | $220.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $4.50 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.80 | $2.00 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $1.00 | $1.90 | $1.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 55 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 60 | 55 |
| Female Safety | 50 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 50 | 55 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 30 | 55 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 60 | 45 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 71 Mbps | 165 Mbps | 79 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 103 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | N/A | 0/100 | 3/100 |
| Healthcare | 60 | 55 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 65 | 55 |
| English Proficiency | 65 | 75 | 30 | 75 | 30 | 65 | 25 |
| Population | 0.65M | 0.66M | 0.71M | 0.38M | 0.53M | 0.61M | 0.39M |
| Avg Temp | 26.40°C | 27.30°C | 23.90°C | 25.30°C | 28.10°C | 26.80°C | 20.70°C |
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