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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 30 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 594* (172564 LKR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 1.8 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1746* (507808 LKR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2744* (798308 LKR)

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



Cost of living in Gampola compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Gampola in 2024 is 50% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gampola is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.3/person
($ 1.7 to $ 8.2)

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
($ 8.2 to $ 34)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.3/person
($ 6.3 to $ 10)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gampola

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gampola is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 47/night
($ 12 to $ 312)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 12 to $ 1017)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 8.3 to $ 836)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 30 to $ 533)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 48 to $ 768)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 432
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 54/month
($ 11 to $ 316)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 126/month
($ 14 to $ 818)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 179/month
($ 17 to $ 1101)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 45/month
($ 13 to $ 176)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Family room
Family room
$ 165/month
($ 13 to $ 1152)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Gampola

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gampola is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 8.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 10)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Gampola

On average, the price of transport in Gampola is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Gampola

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gampola is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 5.4)

75% 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 Gampola

On average, shopping budget in Gampola is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.1/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 12)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 30
($ 14 to $ 67)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 22
($ 10 to $ 44)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
Melbourne → Colombo
$ 928
(fair price: $ 804)
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
$ 795
(fair price: $ 664)
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
$ 1460
(fair price: $ 1348)
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
$ 1020
(fair price: $ 807)
Dublin → Colombo
Dublin → Colombo
Dublin → Colombo
$ 870
(fair price: $ 746)
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
$ 877
(fair price: $ 749)



About this information on the cost of living in Gampola

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

The information about the cost of living in Gampola was updated on 09-11-2024.

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