BUDGET

Kolombo Travel Budget (2026)

A mid-range traveller spends about $73 per day in Kolombo — food, local transport, accommodation and activities. Flights excluded. Adjust days and style below.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

Daily cost breakdown

Food

$12 / day

Local transport

$4 / day

Accommodation

$40 / day

Activities

$10 / day

Other

$7 / day

Total Estimated Budget
$219
$73 / day · 3 days
1 day7 days14 days

Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Kolombo: frequently asked questions

How much does a day in Kolombo cost?
A mid-range traveller spends about $73 per day in Kolombo — food, local transport, accommodation and activities. Flights are not included.
Is Kolombo expensive for travellers?
It depends on your style. The mid-range daily figure is about $73; budget travellers can spend noticeably less and luxury travellers more. Use the calculator to set your own days and travel style.
What is a cheap daily budget for Kolombo?
Budget travellers can do Kolombo for less than the mid-range $73/day by choosing hostels or guesthouses, eating local and using public transport.

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