{"id":11061,"date":"2017-04-27T11:23:30","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T10:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=11061"},"modified":"2022-03-14T09:15:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T09:15:05","slug":"sri-lanka-expect-spend-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/sri-lanka-expect-spend-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How much to expect to spend per day in Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

A challenging question to answer, but here we provide a brief guide on how much to expect to spend per day in Sri Lanka. Ultimately, it all depends on exactly where you are and how much you want to spend.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Sri Lanka provides great value for money<\/a> compared to a European holiday equivalent. Its stunning boutique properties, golden-sand coast and ancient culture make for a destination with a difference. When budgeting for food, drink or gifts for friends however, it can be difficult to know how much is realistic.<\/p>\n

Firstly, we\u2019ll consider how much you should expect to pay for food and drink. Although you must consider how many are travelling in your group and whether you have children with you, we\u2019ll show you that one of the most significant factors is the location of your accommodation. Secondly, we consider how much to budget for gifts, be they tea, spices, gemstones or silk. Finally, we provide some guidance on how much to spend per day on tipping for your chauffeur guide and other service providers.<\/p>\n

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Food and drink<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A remote property<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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There are some standout properties in Sri Lanka that are \u2018in the middle of nowhere.\u2019 Take Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge for example. Composed of luxury safari tents overlooking UNESCO Knuckles mountain range and surrounded by tea plantations, the property is around an hour\u2019s drive from the city of Kandy and is in an incredibly secluded spot. Another example is Rosyth House, an old colonial bungalow overlooking glorious hill country. It has wonderful trekking nearby and is incredibly private.<\/p>\n

Assuming you\u2019re staying on a bed & breakfast basis, here\u2019s what to expect in terms of extra costs. Wine in Sri Lanka is mostly imported so you should expect to pay UK restaurant prices \u2013 around \u00a320 (3800 LKR) per bottle. Beers cost around \u00a33-4 and a two-course dinner might cost around \u00a315 per head. Of course, this depends on the level of the hotel to some extent; in a more luxurious property you can expect prices to be higher than this.<\/p>\n

A suburban property<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Sometimes you\u2019ll be based in a semi-isolated property. For example, Villa Rosa near colonial Kandy is in a quiet suburb of the city. If you decide to \u2018eat in\u2019 somewhere like this, expect similar prices to a remote property as above. Prices might be a little lower because of greater proximity to \u2018civilisation\u2019, but it depends on the standard of hotel.<\/p>\n

With a suburban property, you can\u2019t walk to restaurants etc. but you can access them easily by asking your chauffeur guide to take you into town or by hiring a tuk tuk. Once in the centre, you\u2019ll usually have three types of eateries available: street food, local restaurants and \u2018western-style\u2019 options.<\/p>\n

For street food you should expect to pay \u00a31-2 per dish. A local restaurant might charge \u00a35-10 depending on how much you order. A \u2018western-style\u2019 hotel will charge upwards from \u00a315 for a dish and wine will also start from \u00a320 upwards. You may be surprised by the variations in pricing but that\u2019s just the way it goes. If you choose to take a tuk tuk to and from town \u2013 although your chauffeur guide can drive you if you prefer \u2013 you can expect to pay \u00a34 a journey; feel free to haggle, in a jovial manner.<\/p>\n

A city property<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Uga Residence, Colombo. Now imagine relaxing here with a GnT in your hand. Rather wonderful isn’t it.<\/p><\/div>\n

Staying in the centre of the action, whilst busy, has some benefits. You can easily walk to eateries that follow the categories above: street food, local restaurant and \u2018western-style\u2019 restaurant.<\/p>\n

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