Price of a rice packet and plain tea increased
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on November 22, 2021 - 5:06 pm
Restaurant owners in Sri Lanka announced that the prices of a packet of rice and a cup of tea will be increased, given the rising cost of living.
Chairman of the All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association, Asela Sampath told the media, the price of a packet of rice and curry will be increased by Rs. 20 while the price of a Plain tea will be increased by Rs. 05, the association announced during a press briefing today.
Accordingly, the new prices rice packets will be as follows:
- Rice and curry (Fish) – Rs. 200
- Rice and curry (Vegetarian) – Rs. 160
- Rice and curry (Chicken/Beef) – Rs. 230 – 250
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That’s a good economic indicator.
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