What does groceries cost in Galle?

Basic groceries in Galle cost: rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($5), bananas (1kg) ($1), milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($0).

What does dining out cost in Galle?

Dining out in Galle: inexpensive meal ($4), mid-range restaurant meal ($17), local beer ($3), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Galle?

Average monthly rent in Galle: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($209), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($196), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($152).

What does transportation cost in Galle?

Transportation costs in Galle: public transport ticket ($0.17), taxi starting fare ($0.34), gasoline per liter ($0.96).

What does utilities cost in Galle?

Monthly utilities in Galle: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($56), mobile phone plan ($4), internet ($10).

What does entertainment cost in Galle?

Entertainment costs in Galle: movie ticket ($3), gym membership ($8).

What does personal care cost in Galle?

Personal care items in Galle: deodorant ($1), shampoo ($2), toothpaste ($0), haircut ($2).

What does clothing cost in Galle?

Clothing prices in Galle: jeans ($23), dress ($15), sneakers ($56), leather shoes ($25).

What does healthcare cost in Galle?

Healthcare costs in Galle: cold medicine ($1).

What does education cost in Galle?

Education costs in Galle: preschool (monthly) ($34), international school (monthly) ($436).

What does other expenses cost in Galle?

Costs in Galle include: tv ($290), laundryDetergent ($3).

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Cost of Living in Galle

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Last updated:September 7, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$4.62

Bananas 1kg

$0.93

Beef 1kg

$8.10

Bread 500g

$0.34

Chicken Breast 1kg

$3.32

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$7.71

Coca-Cola 2L

$0.95

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.50

Eggs (12)

$1.60

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.83

Lettuce 1kg

$1.20

Local Cheese 1kg

$9.28

Milk 1L

$1.74

Onions 1kg

$1.29

Oranges 1kg

$6.00

Potatoes 1kg

$1.15

Rice 1kg

$0.83

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.04

Water 1.5L

$0.44

Wine Bottle

$15.19

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.65

Cocktail

$7.00

Coffee

$2.79

Inexpensive Meal

$3.75

Mid-Range Meal

$17.33

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.68

Water

$0.40

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$208.98

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$195.82

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$151.93

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$0.96

One-way Ticket

$0.17

Taxi (per km)

$0.34

Taxi Start

$0.34

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$0.59

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$56.38

Internet

$9.69

Phone Plan

$4.30

Entertainment

Cinema

$3.15

Gym

$8.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$1.40

Haircut

$2.39

Shampoo

$1.72

Toothpaste

$0.49

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$15.29

Jeans

$23.23

Leather Shoes

$25.17

Sneakers

$56.24

Healthcare

Cold Medicine

$0.68

Education

International School

$436.28

Preschool

$33.76

Other Expenses

Laundry Detergent

$3.40

$290.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,054

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$661

Median rent based on analysis of 29 apartments in September

Minimum$184

Maximum$1,892

Groceries

$240

Food Outside

$126

Base Cost

$27

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