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Help & common questions
What if I own my home?
Select "Own home / no rent". Housing will be set to Rs. 0, while normal household expenses remain available for editing.
What if I live with my family?
Select "Living with family". Housing is reduced, and you can add any amount you contribute to your household using the custom expense option.
Can I change the estimated prices?
Yes. Every main expense can be edited individually. Change housing, food, transport, utilities, phone and other expenses to better match your real spending.
Can I add my own expenses?
Yes. You can add expenses such as tuition, subscriptions, gym fees, insurance, entertainment or other regular costs.
What happens when I enter my income?
LankaCost uses your income to keep the suggested budget within a sensible spending range. It aims to leave part of your income available rather than using the entire amount for estimated expenses.
Are these official Sri Lankan prices?
No. They are general estimates designed for budgeting and planning. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.
Are currency rates exact?
Currency rates shown by LankaCost are indicative rates from an external exchange-rate service. Banks, card providers and money-transfer services may use different rates or fees.