Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Population | 21,763,170 |
| Languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Best Time to Visit | Dec–Mar (west), Apr–Sep (east) |
| Timezones | UTC+05:30 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
⚠️ Visa/Permit Required
Maximum Stay
30 days
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required
Check Smartraveller for latest →💰 Currency & Exchange Rate
Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Rs රු
Current AUD → LKR
1 AUD = 218.6448 LKR
As of 2026-03-23
💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$39Mid-Range
~$93Luxury
~$279🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $271 | $651 | $1,953 |
| 14 days | $543 | $1,302 | $3,906 |
| 21 days | $814 | $1,953 | $5,859 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to LKR — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 190.5653 LKR |
| 2025-05-24 | 194.4485 LKR |
| 2025-06-24 | 193.8250 LKR |
| 2025-07-24 | 198.7628 LKR |
| 2025-08-24 | 195.8634 LKR |
| 2025-09-24 | 199.8814 LKR |
| 2025-10-24 | 197.1428 LKR |
| 2025-11-24 | 198.5683 LKR |
| 2025-12-24 | 207.5888 LKR |
| 2026-01-24 | 213.4745 LKR |
| 2026-02-24 | 218.4361 LKR |
| 2026-03-24 | 218.6146 LKR |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to LKR
Best Rate (12m)
218.6448
Mar 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
190.5653
Apr 2025
Current
218.6146
Mar 2026
12m Average
203.5243
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to LKR. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Sri Lanka
- Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required
- Currency: The local currency is Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 21864 LKR
- Best time to visit: Dec–Mar (west), Apr–Sep (east)
- Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$93 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zone: UTC+05:30
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
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