Nuwara Eliya travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nuwara Eliya

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.9 per person
  • $ 0.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 635* (187320 LKR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1845* (544740 LKR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2909* (859082 LKR)

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



Cost of living in Nuwara Eliya compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Nuwara Eliya by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nuwara Eliya

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Nuwara Eliya is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.4/person
($ 1.7 to $ 8.5)

82% 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
($ 8.5 to $ 35)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.2/person
($ 6.5 to $ 11)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

48% 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)

69% 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 $ 0.7)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nuwara Eliya

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Nuwara Eliya is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 47/night
($ 15 to $ 239)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 11 to $ 854)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 92/night
($ 8.3 to $ 750)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 189/night
($ 30 to $ 712)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 55 to $ 550)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 53/month
($ 11 to $ 262)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 146/month
($ 12 to $ 947)

37% 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
$ 193/month
($ 14 to $ 1090)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 75/month
($ 13 to $ 570)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 174/month
($ 12 to $ 1239)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Nuwara Eliya

On average, the price of supermarket food in Nuwara Eliya is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 9)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 7.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 11)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

75% 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 $ 1.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Nuwara Eliya

On average, the price of transport in Nuwara Eliya is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
( $ 0.1)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

79% 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)

38% 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 Nuwara Eliya

On average, budget for leisure activities in Nuwara Eliya is 74% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.6)

74% 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 Nuwara Eliya

On average, shopping budget in Nuwara Eliya is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 6.9 to $ 12)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 31
($ 14 to $ 69)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 23
($ 11 to $ 45)

46% 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
$ 929
(fair price: $ 801)
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
Sydney → Colombo
$ 802
(fair price: $ 670)
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
Toronto → Colombo
$ 1459
(fair price: $ 1350)
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
London → Colombo
$ 1038
(fair price: $ 813)
Dublin → Colombo
Dublin → Colombo
Dublin → Colombo
$ 875
(fair price: $ 749)
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
Manchester → Colombo
$ 873
(fair price: $ 744)



About this information on the cost of living in Nuwara Eliya

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

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

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