Mirissa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#885
,
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or boutique hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$10.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$80.00
$250.00
$5.00
|
Daily estimate for snacks and occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$70.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for tuk-tuks and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$25.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for tours, surfing, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$25.00
$0.00
|
Expats may have monthly visa-related costs; tourists pay one-time fees |
| Total |
$310.00
$1,615.00
$73.00
|
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)
$180.00
Varies by neighborhood. Beachfront areas can be 25-40% higher, inland areas cheaper.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops charge around this price; local roadside cafes may be as low as $0.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beers are cheaper; imported brands can cost up to $3.50 per pint.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Local eateries offer meals at this price; tourist spots may charge more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
Includes local fast food chains; international chains are rare and more expensive.
per meal