As of November 12, 2026, Pakistan is cheaper than Sri Lanka for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $55 in Pakistan against $61 in Sri Lanka, a gap of 9.7%. Over the past year Sri Lanka has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+8.7% after inflation, against −5.0%). Sri Lanka carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3). Sri Lanka is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $55 | $61 |
| Lean day | $22 | $26 |
| Comfortable day | $133 | $140 |
| Real change, 12 months | −5.0% | +8.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −2.0% | +9.8% |
| Versus 5-year average | −13.3% | +2.6% |
| US advisory | Level 3 · Reconsider travel | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 2.4 · Expedition-grade | 3.6 · Workable |
| Index score | 51 | 71 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Sep, Oct | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Nov | Apr, Sep, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Some of the highest mountains on earth and a culture of hospitality, behind a serious advisory.
The catchTerrorism and kidnapping risk drive the advisory, with several regions rated Do Not Travel. Go with a reputable local operator.
Beaches, tea country, safari and ruins inside one small island.
The catchRecovering from a 2022 sovereign default: prices have risen quickly and foreigner pricing at national sites is steep.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.