Travel budget and cost of living in Weligama (Sri Lanka) how much does a trip cost?

Weligama travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Weligama

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

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

Cost of living in Weligama compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Weligama in 2024 is 56% 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 Weligama in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Weligama by expense type

Restaurant budget in Weligama

Lunch

$ 3.3/person
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 6.5 to $ 25)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
($ 5.5 to $ 8.4)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Weligama

1-star hotel

$ 50/night
($ 17 to $ 310)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 51/night
($ 8.5 to $ 360)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 10 to $ 1124)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

4-star hotel

$ 243/night
($ 26 to $ 1105)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 289

5-star hotel

$ 301/night
($ 89 to $ 777)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 498

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 40/month
($ 12 to $ 239)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 133/month
($ 10 to $ 1245)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 195/month
($ 16 to $ 1299)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186

Cottage or guest house

$ 50/month
($ 17 to $ 182)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 176/month
($ 15 to $ 1307)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190

Supermarket food budget in Weligama

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.2/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 8.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 10)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Weligama

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
( $ 0.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Weligama

Cinema

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 5.2)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Weligama

Cigarettes

$ 6.5/pack
($ 6.2 to $ 10)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 26
($ 13 to $ 49)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 20
($ 8.1 to $ 40)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Colombo

$ 980
(fair price: $ 822)

Sydney → Colombo

$ 844
(fair price: $ 702)

London → Colombo

$ 948
(fair price: $ 756)

Toronto → Colombo

$ 1454
(fair price: $ 1299)

Manchester → Colombo

$ 920
(fair price: $ 803)

Dublin → Colombo

$ 880
(fair price: $ 768)