Travel budget and cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) how much does a trip cost?
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Colombo travel budget
Colombo: calculate your travel budget
Sample budgets for a trip to Colombo
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Colombo for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 30 for 2 ppl.
- $ 6.5 per person
- $ 0.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 618* (187236 LKR)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 60 for 2 ppl.
- $ 16 per person
- $ 2.5 per person
- $ 3.3 per person
Total budget:
$ 1424* (431354 LKR)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 106 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 5.6 per person
- $ 6.5 per person
Total budget:
$ 2375* (719530 LKR)
* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).
Cost of living in Colombo compared to United States in 2024
On average, the cost of living in Colombo in 2024 is 53% 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 Colombo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Colombo by expense type
Restaurant budget in Colombo
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.6)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.6 to $ 26)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.7 to $ 8.6)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Hotel and accommodation budget in Colombo
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 228)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 436)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 12 to $ 753)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 505)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 566)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 16 to $ 191)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 14 to $ 615)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 12 to $ 879)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 17 to $ 133)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 18 to $ 957)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Supermarket food budget in Colombo
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.9 to $ 8.3)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 10)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Public and private transport budget in Colombo
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)
93% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
30% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 35 to $ 115)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Leisure activity budget in Colombo
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.6 to $ 5.4)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 10)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Colombo
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.6 to $ 12)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 14 to $ 77)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 8.3 to $ 44)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Melbourne → Colombo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-colombo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 839)
![Sydney → Colombo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-colombo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 695)
![London → Colombo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-colombo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 790)
![Toronto → Colombo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-colombo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1384)
![Manchester → Colombo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-colombo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 817)
![Dublin → Colombo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-colombo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 782)
About this information on the cost of living in Colombo
The information about the cost of living in Colombo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
The information about the cost of living in Colombo was updated on 21-07-2024.
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