Travel budget and cost of living in Gampola (Sri Lanka) how much does a trip cost?

Gampola travel budget

Gampola: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Gampola

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Gampola for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Gampola compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Gampola in 2024 is 51% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Gampola in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Gampola by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gampola

Lunch

$ 3.3/person
($ 1.7 to $ 6.8)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
($ 8.4 to $ 35)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 7.8/person
($ 5.7 to $ 11)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gampola

1-star hotel

$ 47/night
($ 12 to $ 314)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 13 to $ 929)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 86/night
($ 8.9 to $ 802)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

4-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 33 to $ 541)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 204/night
($ 48 to $ 855)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 56/month
($ 12 to $ 318)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 123/month
($ 15 to $ 740)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 179/month
($ 18 to $ 1113)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Cottage or guest house

$ 47/month
($ 14 to $ 181)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Family room

$ 168/month
($ 14 to $ 1211)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Gampola

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.3/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 8.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 7.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 11)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Gampola

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Gampola

Cinema

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gampola

Cigarettes

$ 9.1/pack
($ 6.8 to $ 12)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 32
($ 11 to $ 78)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 23
($ 11 to $ 45)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Colombo

$ 984
(fair price: $ 853)

Sydney → Colombo

$ 846
(fair price: $ 710)

Toronto → Colombo

$ 1567
(fair price: $ 1440)

London → Colombo

$ 1061
(fair price: $ 829)

Dublin → Colombo

$ 921
(fair price: $ 795)

Manchester → Colombo

$ 956
(fair price: $ 821)