Negombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#883
7.209428, 79.833117
Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$500.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$70.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Per day |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Per day |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Per day |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Per day |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$100.00
$20.00
|
Per day |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.50
|
Per day |
| Total |
$410.00
$1,370.00
$97.50
|
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)
$180.25
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$75.50
Prices vary depending on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.75
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.10
Local bars offer better prices compared to tourist areas.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.25
Street food and small local eateries are more affordable.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
International chains might charge slightly higher.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.40
Imported, price fluctuates with season.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.55
Price for a standard loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.90
Locally sourced, price may vary slightly.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.80
Staple food, price stable throughout the year.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.20
Locally sourced, fresh market prices.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$4.50
Higher price due to import costs.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.75
Imported, varies by brand and origin.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.40
Initial fare, additional charges per km apply.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Standard rate, traffic may affect overall cost.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$12.00
Covers buses and some trains.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Price per liter, subject to change with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$5.60
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$20.75
High-speed internet, varies by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$15.50
Local gyms with basic facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$8.00
Per hour, varies by location and club.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$3.00
Standard ticket price, 3D movies may cost more.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.40
International brands, local brands are cheaper.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$18.75
Price varies by brand and fabric quality.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.20
Brand and quality affect pricing.
per pair