Colombo, Sri Lanka Price Guide Last Updated: Jan 2022

BACKPACKER INDEX: US$29.01
1 USD = 327.5900 LKR
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Colombo Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar7.63 - 14.35
starstarstarstarstar15.10 - 28.00
starstarstarstarstar16.29 - 31.37
starstarstarstarstar21.86 - 71.14
starstarstarstarstar63.99 - 76.44

Colombo Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed3.66 - 9.14

Colombo Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist TempleThis temple also displays artifacts and is the most popular sight in central Colombo.
adults (foreigners)
0.00

Colombo Food and drink prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastMost hotels include a simple breakfast of fruit, coffee or tea plus eggs and toast. If not it will be available at an extra charge.2.05 - 4.58
Budget lunchMost Sri Lankans eat rice & curry for breakfast and lunch every day so it's very cheap in restaurants. 2.14 - 4.58
Budget dinnerSit-down dinners in Sri Lanka can be very cheap, or quite expensive at the high-end hotels. There aren't many independent restaurants yet.4.58 - 9.16
Beer (.7 liter bottle)Lion Beer is quite good and cheap in most places, but alcohol is hard to find in some parts of Sri Lanka.2.44 - 3.36

transportation prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center6.87 - 9.77
Bus from airport to city center0.37
3km tuk-tuk ride in Colombo0.46 - 0.56
Uber ride from airport to city center5.49
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