Kandy, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#880
7.29312, 80.635035
Nomad Score:
60%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.75
$650.50
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.25
$75.60
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.50
$300.75
$12.50
|
Per day for basic meals |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$25.60
$100.30
$8.00
|
Per day for taxi and public transport |
| Total |
$427.10
$1,127.15
$65.50
|
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
$55.60
Prices can vary depending on facilities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.35
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local bars may offer discounts during happy hours.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.85
Small local eateries are usually more affordable.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.55
Prices may vary slightly between different chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.10
Imported varieties are more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.80
Local bakeries may offer cheaper options.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.90
Price can vary by brand and fat content.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.65
Locally grown varieties are generally cheaper.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.50
Prices may fluctuate due to supply and demand.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$5.75
Higher cost due to import taxes.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.80
Imported wines tend to be more expensive.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.40
Initial charge for the first kilometer.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.28
Additional cost per kilometer after the initial charge.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$12.00
Provides unlimited access to local buses.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.85
Prices are subject to change based on global oil markets.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$4.00
Basic plan with limited data and minutes.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$20.50
Faster speeds may be available at higher costs.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$15.30
Includes access to basic facilities and classes.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$8.75
Hourly rate, may be higher for peak times.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$3.25
Regular admission price, discounts for students.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$18.70
International brands are generally more expensive.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$12.40
Prices vary based on brand and material.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$25.60
Prices for popular brands may be higher.
per pair