Bentota, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#891
6.421527, 79.997854
Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$600.00
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$50.00
$2.50
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day for local transportation |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Per day for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Per day for activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Covered by travel insurance typically |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$1.00
|
Per day for visa fees |
| Total |
$430.00
$1,580.00
$83.50
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$152.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$64.50
Prices vary depending on facilities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.35
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.95
Local pubs may offer discounts during happy hours.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.10
Street food options can be even cheaper.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.75
Prices at international chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.10
Imported apples, local fruits are cheaper.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.70
Local bakeries offer fresh options daily.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.85
Price for packaged milk, fresh milk might vary.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.55
Local staple, widely available.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$2.80
Prices can vary based on cut and quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$4.75
Imported beef, local beef can be cheaper.
per kg
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.30
Initial charge, additional cost per km applies.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.25
Additional charge after initial start cost.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$12.00
Covers local bus routes.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.95
Subject to fluctuations based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$3.75
Basic prepaid plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$20.50
High-speed broadband, availability may vary.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$10.00
Basic membership with access to standard facilities.
per month
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$2.50
Standard entry for a local cinema.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$15.75
Mid-range brand, prices vary by store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$12.45
Local brands, imported options are costlier.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$22.90
International brand, cheaper local options available.
per pair