Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#884
6.134694, 80.099714
Nomad Score:
63%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.50
$450.75
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.30
$70.85
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$10.75
$45.20
$2.00
|
Per day for tourist SIM plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$70.00
$180.50
$10.50
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.60
$50.80
$5.90
|
Per day for tuk-tuk or scooter rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.40
$120.25
$15.00
|
Per day for dining at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$90.50
$12.00
|
Per day for tours and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$8.50
$120.75
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$25.00
$0.00
|
Usually a one-time cost or included in package tours |
| Total |
$301.05
$1,154.60
$75.40
|
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)
$203.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$75.50
Prices can vary depending on facilities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.45
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.25
Local lagers, imported beers may cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.60
Local eateries, typically includes rice and curry.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.95
Standard combo meal at international chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.20
Imported, hence slightly higher than local fruits.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.55
Local bakeries, varies slightly by type.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.90
Locally produced, prices stable.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.68
Local staple, price can fluctuate with harvests.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.75
Local market price, can vary slightly.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.40
Higher due to import costs.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$11.50
Imported, price varies by origin.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.47
Initial fee, varies with service provider.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Standard rate per additional km.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$8.75
Limited to local bus services.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.02
Prices fluctuate with global oil market.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$3.85
Basic plan, includes limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$17.95
High-speed connection, various providers available.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$12.45
Local gym, varies by facilities offered.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$4.50
Hourly rate, may vary by location.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$3.20
Standard price for a single ticket.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$24.30
International brands, local options cheaper.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$19.40
Local boutiques, varies with fabric and design.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$47.60
Branded sports shoes, prices vary by brand.
per pair