Currency in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). For 10 US dollars you can get 3.03 thousand Sri Lankan rupees. For 100 US dollars you can get 30.3 thousand Sri Lankan rupees. And the other way around: For 100 Sri Lankan rupees you can get 0.33 US dollars.
Prices: Colombo Kalmunai Kandy Galle Matara Negombo Anuradhapura Maharagama Trincomalee Dambulla
Generally, it is much cheaper in Sri Lanka than in United States. Food is 37% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 71%. The cost of living in Sri Lanka is less than in United States by about 27%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 74%.
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Sri Lanka
Are hotels expensive in Sri Lanka? How much will we pay for a room in Sri Lanka?
The average price of accommodation in Sri Lanka is $55 (LKR 16.7K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $28 (LKR 8.38K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $18.3 (LKR 5.54K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Sri Lanka in $30 (LKR 9.11K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $96 (LKR 29.2K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $116 (LKR 35.3K) in Sri Lanka If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $241 (LKR 73.1K)
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Sri Lanka? Check out prices in nearby countries: Maldives, India, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Has the price of bread increased in Sri Lanka?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2011: $0.28(LKR 84), 2012: $0.36(LKR 109), 2013: $0.28(LKR 86), 2014: $0.25(LKR 77), 2015: $0.21(LKR 62), 2016: $0.2(LKR 62), 2017: $0.25(LKR 75), and 2018: $0.25(LKR 74).
Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $0.35(LKR 107), 2016: $0.47(LKR 144), 2017: $0.57(LKR 174), and 2018: $0.52(LKR 156)
Have prices increased in restaurants in Sri Lanka?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2011: $1.1(LKR 329), 2012: $0.87(LKR 264), 2013: $0.66(LKR 200), 2014: $0.66(LKR 200), 2015: $0.83(LKR 250), 2016: $0.83(LKR 250), 2017: $0.83(LKR 250), and 2018: $0.99(LKR 300)
Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2011: $88(LKR 26.6K), 2012: $208(LKR 63K), 2013: $110(LKR 33.4K), 2014: $186(LKR 56.3K), 2015: $88(LKR 26.8K), 2016: $129(LKR 39.2K), 2017: $132(LKR 40K), and 2018: $140(LKR 42.5K)
Prices in cities and towns in Sri Lanka
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