Vavuniya travel budget

Vavuniya: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Vavuniya

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 186* (56406 LKR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 598* (181440 LKR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 922* (279874 LKR)

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



Cost of living in Vavuniya compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Vavuniya in 2024 is 52% 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 Vavuniya in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Vavuniya by expense type

Restaurant budget in Vavuniya

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Vavuniya is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.3/person
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 8.3 to $ 34)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.6/person
($ 5.6 to $ 9.9)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Supermarket food budget in Vavuniya

On average, the price of supermarket food in Vavuniya is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 9.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 7.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 9.9)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Vavuniya

On average, the price of transport in Vavuniya is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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

Leisure activity budget in Vavuniya

On average, budget for leisure activities in Vavuniya is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Vavuniya

On average, shopping budget in Vavuniya is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.9/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 12)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 32
($ 9.9 to $ 76)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 23
($ 9.9 to $ 44)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
$ 988
(fair price: $ 856)
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
$ 850
(fair price: $ 712)
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
$ 1573
(fair price: $ 1446)
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
$ 1065
(fair price: $ 832)
Dublin → Colombo
Dublin → Colombo
Dublin → Colombo
$ 924
(fair price: $ 798)
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
$ 960
(fair price: $ 824)



About this information on the cost of living in Vavuniya

The information about the cost of living in Vavuniya shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Vavuniya was updated on 22-09-2024.

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