Prices in Kandy

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Kandy? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Kandy.

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What are the supermarket prices in Kandy? Are the costs of living in Kandy higher than in United States? Kandy - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Kandy: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 22 hours ago)

Currency in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). For 10 US dollars you can get 2.91 thousand Sri Lankan rupees. For 100 US dollars you can get 29.1 thousand Sri Lankan rupees. And the other way around: For 100 Sri Lankan rupees you can get 0.343 US dollars.


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 78%. The cost of living in Kandy is less than in United States by about 43%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 72%.

Are hotels expensive in Kandy? How much will we pay for a room in Kandy?

The average price of accommodation in Sri Lanka is $46 (LKR 13.4K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $26 (LKR 7.45K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $9.6 (LKR 2.81K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Sri Lanka in $29 (LKR 8.5K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $64 (LKR 18.6K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $94 (LKR 27.2K) 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 $126 (LKR 36.7K)


Is it expensive in stores in Kandy? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Kandy? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Kandy, such as: bananas, Cigarettes, cheese, chicken breast, or tomatoes (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Kandy? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Kandy? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Kandy?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 1.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.6 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 10.3 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.58 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Kandy, including bananas, Cigarettes, cheese, chicken breast, or tomatoes


If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Kandy? Check out prices in nearby countries: Maldives, India, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Kandy

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Kandy

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Kandy

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Kandy

Kandy - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $35 ($13.7 - $69)

fees

$35 ($13.7 - $69)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $21 ($13.7 - $34)

internet

$21 ($13.7 - $34)
70% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $36 ($17.2 - $45)

jeans

$36 ($17.2 - $45)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $202

average earnings

$202
96% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $129 ($120 - $206)

renting a small apartment in the center

$129 ($120 - $206)
93% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $459 ($172 - $1.2K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$459 ($172 - $1.2K)
81% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.63 ($0.45 - $1.4)

bread

$0.63 ($0.45 - $1.4)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $13.5 ($4.1 - $22)

cheese

$13.5 ($4.1 - $22)
4.8% more than in United States

Price rice $0.84 ($0.76 - $0.96)

rice

$0.84 ($0.76 - $0.96)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $3.1 ($1.3 - $3.8)

tomatoes

$3.1 ($1.3 - $3.8)
36% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $0.97 ($0.52 - $1.2)

bananas

$0.97 ($0.52 - $1.2)
by half less than in United States

Price wine $8.6 ($3.8 - $17.2)

wine

$8.6 ($3.8 - $17.2)
by half less than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $1.7 ($1.4 - $3.1)

cheap restaurant

$1.7 ($1.4 - $3.1)
91% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.4 ($1.4 - $5.2)

local beer

$2.4 ($1.4 - $5.2)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.1 ($1 - $2.9)

coffee

$2.1 ($1 - $2.9)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.3 ($0.21 - $0.34)

bottle of water

$0.3 ($0.21 - $0.34)
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7.6 ($6.2 - $10)

Burger King or a similar bar

$7.6 ($6.2 - $10)
30% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.58 ($0.41 - $0.86)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.58 ($0.41 - $0.86)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Kandy

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.6 (LKR 464)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.63 (LKR 183)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $1.8 (LKR 535)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $13.5 (LKR 3.93K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.52 (LKR 150)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $8.6 (LKR 2.5K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.3 (LKR 660)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.4 (LKR 1K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $9.3 (LKR 2.7K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.7 (LKR 1.37K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $4.6 (LKR 1.35K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $4.5 (LKR 1.31K)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.3 (LKR 380)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1 (LKR 300)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.84 (LKR 244)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $3.1 (LKR 913)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $0.97 (LKR 283)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.2 (LKR 359)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $6.5 (LKR 1.88K)

Prices In Restaurants Kandy

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $1.7 (LKR 500)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $10.3 (LKR 3K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7.6 (LKR 2.2K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.4 (LKR 700)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.4 (LKR 1K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.58 (LKR 170)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.3 (LKR 87)
  8. Cappuccino $2.1 (LKR 600)

Cost Of Living Kandy

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.17 (LKR 50)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $7.3 (LKR 2.13K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.4 (LKR 404)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $25.8K (LKR 7.5M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $129 (LKR 37.5K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $86 (LKR 25K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $352 (LKR 103K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $459 (LKR 134K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $35 (LKR 10.2K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $21 (LKR 6.17K)
  11. numb_34 $7.4 (LKR 2.16K)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $36 (LKR 10.5K)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $16 (LKR 4.67K)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $60 (LKR 17.5K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $27 (LKR 8K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $29.4K (LKR 8.57M)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $22 (LKR 6.5K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.06K (LKR 309K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $716 (LKR 209K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $785 (LKR 229K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $202 (LKR 58.8K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 20%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.52 (LKR 150)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.38 (LKR 110)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $0.46 (LKR 135)

Entertainment Costs Kandy

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $15.5 (LKR 4.5K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $4.8 (LKR 1.4K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $3.5 (LKR 1.03K)

What are the different prices in the cities in Sri Lanka? Look here: Prices in cities in Sri Lanka

Prices: Colombo   Kalmunai   Kandy   Galle   Matara   Negombo   Anuradhapura   Maharagama   Trincomalee   Dambulla  

source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Cost of Living in Sri Lanka: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Sri Lanka with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price cheese $13.5 ($4.1 - $22)

cheese

$13.5 ($4.1 - $22)
4.8% more than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $459 ($172 - $1.2K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$459 ($172 - $1.2K)
81% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.63 ($0.45 - $1.4)

bread

$0.63 ($0.45 - $1.4)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $8.6 ($3.8 - $17.2)

wine

$8.6 ($3.8 - $17.2)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $2.4 ($1.4 - $5.2)

local beer

$2.4 ($1.4 - $5.2)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.3 ($0.21 - $0.34)

bottle of water

$0.3 ($0.21 - $0.34)
85% is less expensive than in United States