Hostel accommodation (room sharing basis) is available at KIU for nominal charges. Also around KIU there is plenty of private accommodation according to the facilities offered and on affordability.

As for food self-cooking is available at hostels. There is a variety of eatables available in and around KIU offering Sri Lankan, Indian, Chinese and Western cuisines. Also, some of the private accommodators.

In average for a descent accommodation and food one may spend between US Dollars 125 – 175 per month.