Sri Lanka costs (Dec 2007) | Sri Lanka - Lonely Planet Forum

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Sun, 02 Dec 2007 06:08:29 +0000

Hello, I would be grateful if someone would mind giving me an overview of costs in Sri Lanka. Not even so much an overview, but just a few words on how it compares to India in terms of costs. One may find a place to stay in India for as little as 2 USD a day, 5 USD very comfortable; food a quarter to a half a dollar US and up, internet half a dollar for an hour, bus or train rides anywhere from a dollar US to 20 depending on class and distance; and so on.

Are the prices in Sri Lanka on level with India, or are they much more expensive? I have the feeling that accommodation in Sri Lanka is more expensive, maybe 6 USD rock bottom? Anything in the very cheap range in Sri Lanka? Street food and dhabas are probably just as cheap as India?

Any help appreciated, thanks.

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Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:41:53 +0000

I've found SL is slightly more expensive than India, not double, maybe 20-30% more. Cheap accomm outside Colombo is easy to find. Bargaining is the norm, rock bottom prices are similar, but go up more steeply, $5 will get you a good room in most towns. Not so much street food, but small shops sell the equivalent. SL is a beautiful country, if you can afford India you can afford SL. Public transport is equally as cheap in the lower classes, and distances are much less. Go there, it's a nice place worth visiting.

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Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:36:49 +0000

hi ....

1 dollar is around 114 sri lankan rupees

Here are some prices... A bus ticket from colombo to Galle is 175 on ac bus, and 70 on normal... train colombo to galle is around 140 on secound class...
internet is 2 rs pr minute.... a rice and curry (rice, vegs and fish) lunch packet is around 70 rs in a local shop...
you can get guest houses at all prices starting at around 500 rs...
water bottle 30 rs in a local shop.
good luck, its a wonderful place...if you need any advice where to visit please ask..take care...

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