Batticaloa travel budget

Batticaloa: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Batticaloa

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Batticaloa for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 43 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 835* (250432 LKR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 86 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1880* (564242 LKR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 168 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 3370* (1011472 LKR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Batticaloa compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Batticaloa in 2025 is 49% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Batticaloa in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Batticaloa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Batticaloa

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Batticaloa is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.9/person
($ 1.9 to $ 7.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 9.3 to $ 38)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.2/person
($ 7 to $ 12)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.5)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Batticaloa

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Batticaloa is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 28 to $ 172)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 26 to $ 200)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 19 to $ 316)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 237/night
($ 134 to $ 434)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 271/night
($ 144 to $ 470)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 59/month
($ 28 to $ 172)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 302/month
($ 245 to $ 463)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 177/month
($ 28 to $ 546)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 73/month
($ 23 to $ 259)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 240/month
($ 47 to $ 697)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Batticaloa

On average, the price of supermarket food in Batticaloa is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 9.7)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 12)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Batticaloa

On average, the price of transport in Batticaloa is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
( $ 0.5)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Batticaloa

On average, budget for leisure activities in Batticaloa is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 6.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.3/hr
( $ 8.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Batticaloa

On average, shopping budget in Batticaloa is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 7.4 to $ 13)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 35
($ 15 to $ 76)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 12 to $ 50)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
$ 1011
(fair price: $ 869)
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
$ 1189
(fair price: $ 939)
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
$ 891
(fair price: $ 735)
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
$ 957
(fair price: $ 811)
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
$ 1592
(fair price: $ 1469)
Edinburgh → Colombo
Edinburgh → Colombo
Edinburgh → Colombo
$ 1026
(fair price: $ 869)



About this information on the cost of living in Batticaloa

The information about the cost of living in Batticaloa shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Batticaloa was updated on 29-03-2025.

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