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Work and money

Work, earnings, currency exchange and personal finance on the island.

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8 Sept 202354KWE Team

Money and currency in Sri Lanka

Which currencies are most convenient in Sri Lanka, how UnionPay cards work, and exchanging rubles for rupees.

1:25Open source
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8 Sept 202354KWE Team

Prices for coconuts, fruit, and groceries

Prices for coconuts, fruit, and groceries in tourist and non-tourist areas.

21:27Open source
003
5 Dec 202335KWE Team

The Kitesurfing Industry

The growth of kitesurfing as a tourist destination and local business.

11:41Open source
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26 Dec 2023150KWE Team

Coconut Prices

The real cost of a king coconut and the typical markups charged to tourists.

1:13Open source
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26 Dec 2023150KWE Team

Exchanging Rubles

The option of exchanging rubles for rupees and using Russian payment methods.

13:35Open source
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31 Mar 202427KWE Team

Buying Plane Tickets

Comparing the cost of an independent flight against package tours to Sri Lanka.

0:37Open source
007
31 Mar 202427KWE Team

Saving on the Transfer

Splitting the cost of a minivan among several passengers.

2:22Open source
008
31 Mar 202427KWE Team

Eating on the Island

The cost of eating at local cafes compared with cooking for yourself.

4:57Open source
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31 Mar 202427KWE Team

Cost of Transport

Comparing the cost of tuk-tuk and bike rides with renting your own vehicle.

6:22Open source
010
31 Mar 202427KWE Team

Cost of Public Transport

Examples of fares for intercity bus and rail journeys.

10:44Open source
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31 Mar 202427KWE Team

Grocery Prices

Using supermarket chains to gauge the real cost of goods.

15:09Open source
012
17 Apr 202435KWE Team

Bank cards

Using UnionPay and the restrictions on Russian cards.

13:02Open source
013
17 Apr 202435KWE Team

Cards from Belarusian banks

How cards from Belarusian banks work on the island.

14:55Open source
014
17 Apr 202435KWE Team

Cigarettes

The price of cigarettes on the island and locals' attitude towards tobacco products.

20:07Open source
015
17 Apr 202435KWE Team

10% service charge

The specifics of the mandatory service charge in cafes and restaurants.

26:29Open source
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17 Apr 202435KWE Team

Currency exchange

The differences between dollar bills of various series and exchanging euros.

29:04Open source
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17 Apr 202435KWE Team

Tipping

When it is customary to leave a tip and whether it is mandatory.

29:52Open source
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Reading about the island? See where to live

Oceanfront and city listings: compare areas, prices and yields in the catalog.

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018
15 Sept 202415KWE Team

Collaborating with hotels

The model of exchanging content for accommodation and working with hotels on a barter basis.

5:56Open source
019
15 Sept 202415KWE Team

Service in Russia and Sri Lanka

A comparison of the level of service, infrastructure and consumer experience.

10:32Open source
020
15 Sept 202415KWE Team

Working with brands

Collaborating with local and foreign brands through barter agreements.

15:35Open source
021
19 Dec 202456KWE Team

Car rental

Renting a Toyota Prius for around 15,000 rupees per day and the advantages of traveling by car.

2:47Open source
022
10 Feb 2023136KWE Team

Work and money

Exchanging dollars and rubles through jewelry shops and Telegram communities.

4:23Open source
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21 Feb 202321KWE Team

Working conditions of tea pickers

The working conditions of tea pickers and pay levels on the plantations.

19:13Open source
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9 Aug 202315KWE Team

Local business: drone filming near waterfalls

A local business: filming tourists by drone near waterfalls for a small fee.

19:42Open source
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23 Aug 2023168KWE Team

Currency exchange on the island

Exchanging currency at the airport, jewellery shops, and through rouble-to-rupee exchangers.

0:36Open source
026
23 Aug 2023168KWE Team

Highway Bus

Highway Bus: a fast and inexpensive way to get to Colombo.

24:42Open source