ABDF

The amounts below are approximate. For example, the health insurance cost will vary depending on your age, gender, and which insurer you go with (we can make recommendations).

$1,500 Airline Ticket

$540 Health Insurance

$350 Visa extension and Tax

$3,000 Living Expenses ($500x6)

________

$5,390 Total

The average exchange rate between US Dollars and Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs) during 2009 was $1 = Rs113. Therefore, $500 = approximately Rs56,560. Rs56,000 is considered a very high monthly income amount in Sri Lanka, and should be enough to carry you very comfortably. To give you an idea of the cost of living in Sri Lanka (prices are for during 2009):

1 bottle of Coke = Rs65

1 kilo laundry detergent = Rs235

Rice & curry lunch = less than Rs200

1 bottle (5liter) of water = Rs140

First Class train ticket from Colombo to Hatton = Rs460

1.5 liter bottle of Extra Special Arrack = Rs600