Claude models and prices in rupees
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Best for | Processed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Fable 5.1 Anthropic | LKR 3,795 | LKR 18,975 | 1M | Long-running agents and the hardest problems | Outside Sri Lanka |
| Claude Opus 5 Anthropic | LKR 1,898 | LKR 9,488 | 1M | Products already built on Opus 5 | Outside Sri Lanka |
| Claude Opus 5.5 Anthropic | LKR 1,518 | LKR 7,590 | 1M | Complex coding and knowledge work | Outside Sri Lanka |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 Anthropic | LKR 759 | LKR 3,795 | 1M | Everyday coding and documents | Outside Sri Lanka |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 Anthropic | LKR 379 | LKR 1,898 | 200K | Live chat and support agents | Outside Sri Lanka |
Rupee prices are our published US dollar rates converted at LKR 330.00 to the dollar, our rate for October 2026 — the same rate your invoice uses.
Which Claude model to use
The first choice for most new work: everyday coding, documents and high-volume agents.
Complex coding, long sessions over large codebases, and professional analysis and reports.
Long-running agents and the hardest problems, once Opus 5.5 has fallen short. The slowest model in the range.
Live chat, support agents and high-volume extraction, where speed matters most.
Calling the Claude API from Sri Lanka
The Roar AI gateway speaks the OpenAI API format. Point the OpenAI SDK at Roar AI and name a Claude model; moving to another provider’s model later is a change to the model name. Requests use the OpenAI chat format rather than Anthropic’s Messages API, so code written for the Anthropic SDK needs its client swapped for the OpenAI one.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.roar-ai.com/v1", api_key="roar_live_…")
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="claude-sonnet-5-5",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Summarise this contract in plain English."}],
)Where Claude requests are processed
Claude models are processed on international infrastructure, outside Sri Lanka. None of them is hosted locally.
If a workload’s data has to stay in the country, Qwen3.8-27B (Colombo) runs on our own server in Colombo.
Questions
Can I use the Claude API from Sri Lanka?
Yes. Every Claude model listed on this page is available from Sri Lanka through Roar AI’s API, on the same key as every other model on the platform.
Can I pay for the Claude API in Sri Lankan rupees?
Yes. Claude usage is billed to one monthly invoice in LKR, together with any other models your team uses.
Do I need a separate account with Anthropic?
No. One Roar AI key reaches every Claude model listed here, so there is no separate Anthropic account or foreign card to set up.
Is the Claude API hosted in Sri Lanka?
No. Claude models are processed outside Sri Lanka. Roar AI’s locally hosted model, Qwen3.8-27B (Colombo), is a separate model and is labelled as such.