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How much money to take Sri Lanka?

Different things decide how much money needs to be taken to Sri Lanka for your holiday; it includes the style of travel, duration, and the planned activities during the period of travel. The budget traveler could spend $40–$60 a day for simple lodging, food, and local transportation in Sri Lanka. The mid-range traveler typically about $60–$120 per day, but that included more expensive hotel stays, private transport, and activities. High-end tourists might charge $150 or more per day. You are advised to raise some cash from an ATM the moment you touch down the country, or even from an authorized currency exchange counter as the rupee is the local currency. Indeed, a combination of cash and cards works best for the purposes of expedience.

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