Cost of Living in Sri Lanka
Restaurants | Edit |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,500.00Rs |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 850.00Rs |
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 300.00Rs |
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 600.00Rs |
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Contents
- 1 Are drinks expensive in Sri Lanka?
- 2 How much is a meal in Sri Lanka?
- 3 Is Sri Lanka cheap or expensive?
- 4 What should I avoid in Sri Lanka?
- 5 Do and don’ts in Sri Lanka?
- 6 What is the best currency to take to Sri Lanka?
- 7 What is considered rich in Sri Lanka?
- 8 How much money should I bring to Sri Lanka?
- 9 How many days is enough for Sri Lanka?
- 10 What’s the cheapest country to visit?
- 11 Is Colombo safe for tourists?
Are drinks expensive in Sri Lanka?
7) Is alcohol expensive in Sri Lanka? Local spirits are not expensive. However, imported brands can be a bit more expensive than in your home country. Pro tips – It will be less expensive to buy spirits and expensive wines from the duty free shops at the airport.
How much is a meal in Sri Lanka?
While meal prices in Sri Lanka can vary, the average cost of food in Sri Lanka is LKR1,407 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Sri Lanka should cost around LKR563 per person.
Is Sri Lanka cheap or expensive?
Sri Lanka Budget: Per day breakdown As you can see, Sri Lanka is very affordable – not as cheap as India, but you can get by on an average $30 a day, if you stay in budget accommodation and don’t take expensive tours every day.
What should I avoid in Sri Lanka?
13 Things Tourists Should Never Do in Sri Lanka, Ever
- Don’t disrespect religion.
- Don’t turn your back on a Buddha statue.
- Don’t compare Sri Lanka to India.
- Don’t get carried away in public.
- Don’t take snaps without asking first.
- Don’t try to check into a hotel with no beds.
- Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.
Do and don’ts in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Travel Dos and Don’ts
- DO Try to master the local head-wobble.
- DON’T Photograph the soldiers.
- DO Keep a handkerchief in your pocket.
- DON’T Overestimate your spicy-food capacity.
- DO Take three-wheelers as much as possible.
- DON’T Underestimate the power of wildlife.
- DO Try the tea.
- DON’T Just travel the south.
What is the best currency to take to Sri Lanka?
The best way of getting your Sri Lankan spending money is to bring sterling notes and swap them for rupees at the airport, where the banks and money exchanges are open 24 hours a day. They offer the same rate as the plentiful banks and exchanges all over the island.
What is considered rich in Sri Lanka?
Households receiving a monthly income of Rs. 81,372 or more (in the richest 20 per cent in the National Household Income Deciles (NHIDs) scale) are considered the ‘richest group’ in this analysis.
How much money should I bring to Sri Lanka?
1. A person may bring any sum of money in foreign currencies into Sri Lanka. This sum could be in TCs, Bank drafts or currency notes. However, if the total of such sum exceeds US$ 15,000, such sum should be declared to the Sri Lanka Customs.
How many days is enough for Sri Lanka?
For an authentic experience of the entire country, we would suggest you spend at least 10-14 nights here. This enables you to explore the beautiful beaches, lush green landscapes, exotic wildlife and the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka.
What’s the cheapest country to visit?
14 Of the cheapest countries to visit
- Cambodia. Southeast Asia is a notoriously cheap area to visit.
- Laos. Laos is another affordable country in Southeast Asia.
- Vietnam.
- Indonesia.
- Nepal.
- Morocco.
- Nicaragua.
- El Salvador.
Is Colombo safe for tourists?
Though there are some levels of crime, the same as anywhere, but tourism is an extremely valuable industry for Sri Lanka both at an economic level and at the level of locals living in Sri Lanka. Travellers are treated well and Sri Lanka is a safe place to visit for tourists.