Cost of Living in Galle, Sri Lanka
Prices in Galle, Updated March 2026
1 LKR = 0.0030 USD
Rate updated October 27, 2026
LKR / USD →
$2.14
710.6 LKR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
Food & Drinks
How much does eating out cost ?
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$2.14
710.6 LKR
Fast Food Combo Meal
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Chicken Breast (500g)
$1.59
527.9 LKR
Milk (1L)
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Eggs (12)
$1.20
398.4 LKR
Tomatoes (1kg)
$0.85
282.2 LKR
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.10
1,361 LKR
Apples (1kg)
$1.71
567.8 LKR
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.09
361.9 LKR
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.07
355.3 LKR
Wine Bottle (red, table)
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Coca-Cola (2L)
$0.90
298.8 LKR
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.33
109.6 LKR
Rent & Housing
How much is rent ?
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
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Rent 85m² (normal area)
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Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
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Studio 45m² (expensive)
$323.3
107,358 LKR
Studio 45m² (normal area)
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Utilities 45m² (1 person)
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Internet (monthly)
$5.56
1,846 LKR
TV 40" Flat Screen
$274.1
91,005 LKR
Microwave (800/900W)
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Laundry Detergent (3L)
$3.21
1,066 LKR
Cleaning Help (per hour)
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Clothing & Shoes
How much do clothes cost ?
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
Jeans (Levis 501)
$15.8
5,253 LKR
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$7.76
2,577 LKR
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$38.9
12,923 LKR
Leather Business Shoes
$11.5
3,822 LKR
Transportation
How much does transport cost ?
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
VW Golf (new)
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Gasoline (1L)
$0.64
212.5 LKR
Monthly Transport Pass
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Taxi Trip (8km)
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Healthcare
How much does healthcare cost ?
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$0.65
215.8 LKR
Antibiotics (12 doses)
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Doctor Visit (15 min)
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Personal Care
How much does personal care cost ?
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
Tampons (32 pcs)
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Deodorant (50ml)
$1.32
438.3 LKR
Shampoo (400ml)
$1.63
541.2 LKR
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
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Toothpaste
$0.46
152.7 LKR
Men's Haircut
$2.26
750.4 LKR
Entertainment & Leisure
How much does entertainment cost ?
Item
USD $
LKR ₨
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$9.65
3,204 LKR
Cinema (2 tickets)
$2.76
916.4 LKR
Theater (2 tickets, best)
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Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$16.2
5,369 LKR
Cocktail (downtown)
$6.71
2,228 LKR
Cappuccino
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Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.45
813.5 LKR
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
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Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
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Gym Membership (monthly)
$7.92
2,630 LKR
Marlboro Cigarettes
$5.48
1,820 LKR
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