Everyday prices
Typical prices in Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 925 LKR |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 6,370 LKR |
| Cappuccino | 787 LKR |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 750 LKR |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 101 LKR |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 55 LKR |
| Taxi, starting fare | 150 LKR |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 396 LKR |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 3,350 LKR |
| Average net monthly salary | 68,700 LKR |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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