Finance in Sri Lanka

The currency in Sri Lanka is the Rupee with an exchange rate of around 120 Rupees for one U.S. Dollar.

Some prices are similar to European or American standards like for example $3 for a few oranges inside a super market.

Currently Sri Lankan banks such as the International HSBC are offering interest rates for foreign currency deposits at 7% and more.

Meanwhile the inflation rate has gone down to the 15 % range.

One bottle of Carlsberg beer costs around $1,50 inside a store and around $3 - 6 in a pub or hotel.