Jaffna, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#888
9.665093, 80.009302
Nomad Score:
58%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.75
$450.50
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.30
$60.75
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.25
$50.00
$2.50
|
Daily cost for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.65
$250.80
$10.50
|
Daily cost for basic needs |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.40
$90.00
$8.50
|
Daily cost including local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$45.20
$150.60
$15.00
|
Daily cost for meals |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$80.00
$12.00
|
Daily cost for leisure |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Short-term travel insurance recommended |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$20.00
$0.50
|
Approximate daily cost for visa |
| Total |
$367.55
$1,252.65
$84.00
|
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)
$150.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$45.50
Limited availability in Jaffna; may vary slightly based on amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.25
Price at local bars; higher in upscale venues.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.75
Typical local restaurant price; international cuisine may cost more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.20
Price at international fast-food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.10
Imported, hence slightly higher priced.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.55
Locally baked white bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.85
Locally sourced, may vary slightly by brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.70
Common variety, locally produced.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.40
Locally sourced, price stable year-round.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$5.10
Typically more expensive due to import costs.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.25
Imported wine, availability may vary.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.40
Initial charge, varies slightly by taxi service.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Standard rate, subject to minor fluctuations.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$10.50
Covers most public transport options.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.05
Price per liter, subject to global oil price changes.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$5.75
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.80
High-speed internet, availability may vary.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$12.90
Monthly rate at a local gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$8.50
Hourly rate at local sports clubs.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$2.80
Standard ticket price for local cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$17.45
Price at local clothing stores.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$14.30
Typical price for a local brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$25.60
Price for mid-range brands.
per pair