Ambalangoda travel budget

Ambalangoda: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Ambalangoda

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 2 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 58* (17262 LKR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 5 per person
  • $ 1.1 per person
  • $ 1.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 223* (66948 LKR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 5.3 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person
  • $ 3.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 347* (104412 LKR)

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



Cost of living in Ambalangoda compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ambalangoda in 2025 is 85% 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 Ambalangoda in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Ambalangoda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ambalangoda

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ambalangoda is 88% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Ambalangoda (compared to United States)2222414112120.80.83.73.72.92.9United StatesAmbalangodaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's meal02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 0.8/person
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

96% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 3.7/person
( $ 3.7)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 2.9/person
( $ 2.9)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
( $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Supermarket food budget in Ambalangoda

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ambalangoda is 81% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
( $ 0.7)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.8/500g
( $ 0.8)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Rice
Rice
$ 0.3/kg
( $ 0.3)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 0.7/12 eggs
( $ 0.7)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 1.8/kg
( $ 1.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.5/kg
( $ 1.5)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.2/kg
( $ 0.2)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.2/kg
( $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
( $ 0.3)

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

Public and private transport budget in Ambalangoda

On average, the price of transport in Ambalangoda is 94% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Ambalangoda (compared to United States)2.72.71.81.8000.20.2United StatesAmbalangodaBus ticketTaxi (per km)00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0/ticket

98% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.2/km
( $ 0.2)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Leisure activity budget in Ambalangoda

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ambalangoda is 87% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 1.8/ticket
( $ 1.8)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ambalangoda

On average, shopping budget in Ambalangoda is 74% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.9/pack
( $ 3.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 7.2
( $ 7.2)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
$ 986
(fair price: $ 847)
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
$ 1160
(fair price: $ 916)
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
$ 869
(fair price: $ 717)
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
$ 933
(fair price: $ 791)
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
$ 1553
(fair price: $ 1433)
Edinburgh → Colombo
Edinburgh → Colombo
Edinburgh → Colombo
$ 1001
(fair price: $ 847)



About this information on the cost of living in Ambalangoda

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

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

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