Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sigiriya Fortress
Sigiriya Fortress
Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple Kandy
Tooth Temple Kandy
Sri Lanka, Galle Fort
Galle Fort
Sri Lanka, Yala National Park
Yala National Park
Sri Lanka, Ella Nine Arch
Ella Nine Arch
Sri Lanka, Sigiriya Fortress
Sigiriya Fortress
Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple Kandy
Tooth Temple Kandy
Sri Lanka, Galle Fort
Galle Fort
Sri Lanka, Yala National Park
Yala National Park
Sri Lanka, Ella Nine Arch
Ella Nine Arch

Sri Lanka has 28 cities tracked for digital nomads. Explore the cost of living, weather, internet speed, and safety below, then jump into the best cities to base yourself.

Very affordable ($653/mo.)

Great value for long stays and everyday expenses.

Ratings

Cost of living

$653/mo.
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Best cities in Sri Lanka

Top-ranked destinations based on cost of living, weather, internet, and safety.

Trincomalee
Trincomalee

Trincomalee

2.9

Sri Lanka

30°C
$1,356 / mo
Weligama
Weligama

Weligama

2.2

Sri Lanka

27°C
$692 / mo
Mirissa
Mirissa

Mirissa

2.2

Sri Lanka

27°C
$685 / mo
Colombo
Colombo

Colombo

1.9

Sri Lanka

27°C
$795 / mo
Kandy
Kandy

Kandy

1.9

Sri Lanka

24°C
$717 / mo
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

1.8

Sri Lanka

30°C
$1,066 / mo
Negombo
Negombo

Negombo

1.8

Sri Lanka

27°C
$849 / mo
Ella
Ella

Ella

1.8

Sri Lanka

25°C
$933 / mo
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa

1.7

Sri Lanka

27°C
$665 / mo
Galle
Galle

Galle

1.7

Sri Lanka

27°C
$665 / mo

When to visit

Typical temperatures and rainfall by month, based on recent historical averages.

JanJanuary
20°C
20°C
FebFebruary
20°C
20°C
MarMarch
20°C
20°C
AprApril
20°C
20°C
MayMay
20°C
20°C
JunJune
20°C
20°C
JulJuly
20°C
20°C
AugAugust
20°C
20°C
SepSeptember
20°C
20°C
OctOctober
20°C
20°C
NovNovember
20°C
20°C
DecDecember
20°C
20°C
Best timeYear-round
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Top attractions

Sigiriya Fortress

Sigiriya Fortress

Tooth Temple Kandy

Tooth Temple Kandy

Galle Fort

Galle Fort

Yala National Park

Yala National Park

Main Point Surf

Main Point Surf

Weligama Beach Surf

Weligama Beach Surf

Stilt Fishermen Weligama

Stilt Fishermen Weligama

Ella Nine Arch

Ella Nine Arch

Elephant Rock

Elephant Rock

Mirissa Whale Watching

Mirissa Whale Watching

Adam's Peak

Adam's Peak

Whiskey Point

Whiskey Point