How much do things cost as a comparative please?

My friend and I are flying out at the end of March to The Neptune for 2 weeks of bliss hopefully.

My question is could someone tell me how much things cost such as a bottle of water, a glass of wine, a meal for two. I know what the exchange rate is but not what things cost so at moment makes no sense. Thanks for your time on answering this query...

How much do things cost as a comparative please?

Hi there,

Can%26#39;t comment on the Neptune specificly but can give the general price level in tourist restaurants. Hotels tend to go a bit above this but not factors..

* Bottle of water: in supermarket Rs 100 for a large one, restaurants maybe Rs 150

* Wine: bad example as this is imported and hence UK price. So count for maybe Rs 300-400. Beer (local) is much better, Rs 100 for a glass/bottle.

* Meal with local drinks: lunch Rs 700-900 per person, dinner Rs 1200-1500 per person.

Hope this helps a bit,

%26lt;Erik%26gt; %26amp; [Sandya]

How much do things cost as a comparative please?

Thanks for the advice, it makes it clearer now.

Are there any scams we should watch out for when visiting Sri Lanka?

One more..... anything we just should not miss?

Thanks Chrissy

Hi again Chrissy,

Scams .. hmmm... just stay clear of any jewelry/gem shop unless you know what you%26#39;re looking for, have the chance to compare prices in different outlets and finally (for purchases above 100 quid) would be willing, and allowed, to go with the shop assistant to the Colombo Gem board to check the authenticity of the purchase. And generally never go to an unwanted place, like spice garden or art shop, that some local recommends you as he might be out more for his commission than for your your pleasure.

On the other hand, some Beach Boys offer the same quality-approved driver/vehicle that the hotel offers but without their 100% surcharge - so here the %26#39;scam%26#39; is more the official and not the unofficial channel. But probably same in most other 3rd world countries, not much unique Srilankan in this.

For things to do, search the forum with keyword %26#39;excursions%26#39;. There are quite some possibilities from all Southwest coast places, including Neptune.

All the best,

%26lt;Erik%26gt; %26amp; [Sandya]