Dambulla, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#892
7.874203, 80.651091
Nomad Score:
60%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.75
$450.50
$25.30
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.60
$75.90
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$12.50
$40.75
$3.50
|
Per day for temporary SIM card with data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$85.20
$150.45
$8.90
|
Per day for self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.40
$60.25
$5.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.50
$120.30
$15.75
|
Per day for meals |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$25.00
$80.00
$10.50
|
Per day for entrance fees and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.50
$30.00
$0.00
|
Usually a one-time cost |
| Total |
$375.45
$1,108.15
$68.95
|
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)
$120.45
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$36.75
Limited options available, prices vary based on facilities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.80
Local beer. Imported brands can be significantly more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.25
Typical Sri Lankan local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.75
International fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.10
Imported, prices can vary seasonally.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.70
White bread, whole grain may be slightly higher.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.95
Local brands, imported are higher.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.65
Local varieties, prices stable year-round.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$2.80
Prices can fluctuate based on supply.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$4.50
Imported, typically more expensive than local meats.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.50
Imported, local wines are not common.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.50
Base fare, additional charges per km.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Standard rates, may vary with traffic.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$8.25
Covers local bus routes.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Per liter, subject to global oil market changes.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$5.00
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$12.00
Limited providers, prices can vary with speed.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$10.50
Basic facilities, upscale gyms are pricier.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$5.75
Hourly rate, varies by location.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$2.50
Standard seating, premium options cost more.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$18.50
International brands, local brands are cheaper.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$14.75
Varies by brand and quality.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$25.00
Branded athletic shoes, local alternatives are cheaper.
per pair