Trincomalee, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
#889
8.576425, 81.234495
Nomad Score:
58%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$500.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$75.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$20.00
$50.00
$2.00
|
Per day for mobile data and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Per day for dining at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$100.00
$20.00
|
Per day for attractions and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$25.00
$1.00
|
Per day for visa costs |
| Total |
$385.00
$1,300.00
$83.00
|
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)
$126.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$47.50
Limited options. Prices may vary based on amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.85
Price in local pubs. Imported brands are more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.20
Local restaurants. Street food can be cheaper.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.35
Major chains like McDonald's or KFC.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.60
Imported, prices fluctuate seasonally.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.55
Standard white bread loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.92
Local fresh milk, prices can vary slightly by brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.68
Local variety, per kg.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.75
Boneless, skinless, per kg.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$4.85
Local cuts, per kg.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$9.50
Imported, mid-range brands.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.30
Initial fare for local taxis.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate per km.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$6.25
Covers local buses within city limits.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.12
Price per liter.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$6.00
Basic monthly plan with local calls and data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$15.00
High-speed internet, prices may vary slightly by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$10.75
Monthly membership at local gyms.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$4.50
Per hour rate at local sports clubs.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$3.00
Standard ticket price for adults.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$18.50
Mid-range brands, available at local shops.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$12.75
Casual wear, prices vary by brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$25.95
Standard brands, available at local stores.
per pair