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Colombo, Sri Lanka has an average monthly cost of $514 for digital nomads, with internet speeds averaging 36 Mbps, a safety score of 57/100, and an average temperature of 27ยฐC. The cost of living is 65% lower than New York City. It scores 6.5/10 on the NomadFast index.
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| Category | Item | USD | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Apartment Price | ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $3772.86 | 25% below avg |
| ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $1260.78 | 61% below avg | |
| Childcare | ๐ถPrivate Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $37.71 | 95% below avg |
| ๐International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $1246.70 | 90% below avg | |
| Clothing And Shoes | ๐Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $27.30 | 61% below avg |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
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| $18.95 |
| 55% below avg |
| ๐Men's Leather Business Shoes | $38.58 | 63% below avg |
| ๐Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $79.29 | 17% below avg |
| Markets | ๐ฌCigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $10.34 | 14% above avg |
| ๐Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $4.52 | 47% below avg |
| ๐ฅEggs (12, Large Size) | $1.68 | 46% below avg |
| ๐ปImported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $2.81 | avg |
| ๐ฅMilk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.74 | 14% above avg |
| ๐Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $0.56 | 68% below avg |
| ๐งLocal Cheese (1 kg) | $13.78 | 20% above avg |
| ๐งBottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.51 | 48% below avg |
| ๐ทBottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.93 | 30% above avg |
| ๐บDomestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $2.10 | 5% above avg |
| ๐Apples (1 kg) | $7.05 | 159% above avg |
| ๐Oranges (1 kg) | $5.23 | 130% above avg |
| ๐ฅPotatoes (1 kg) | $1.07 | 31% below avg |
| ๐ฅฌLettuce (1 Head) | $1.04 | 28% below avg |
| ๐White Rice (1 kg) | $0.88 | 58% below avg |
| ๐ Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1.26 | 54% below avg |
| ๐Bananas (1 kg) | $1.02 | 43% below avg |
| ๐ง Onions (1 kg) | $1.18 | 22% below avg |
| ๐ฅฉBeef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $7.74 | 45% below avg |
| Rent Per Month | ๐๏ธ1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $467.94 | 49% below avg |
| ๐๏ธ3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $354.25 | 70% below avg |
| ๐ข3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1138.66 | 32% below avg |
| ๐ก1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $231.15 | 66% below avg |
| Restaurants | ๐ฝ๏ธMeal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $4.69 | 63% below avg |
| ๐ฅคSoft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $0.75 | 62% below avg |
| ๐งBottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.34 | 76% below avg |
| ๐บDomestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $2.26 | 49% below avg |
| ๐Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.08 | 13% below avg |
| โCappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.67 | 19% below avg |
| ๐ฅMeal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $24.24 | 58% below avg |
| Salaries And Financing | ๐ฐAverage Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $227.72 | 88% below avg |
| Sports And Leisure | ๐พTennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $5.60 | 73% below avg |
| ๐ฌCinema Ticket (International Release) | $3.88 | 62% below avg |
| ๐ชMonthly Fitness Club Membership | $13.35 | 70% below avg |
| Transportation | โฑ๏ธTaxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $0.97 | 95% below avg |
| ๐Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $48482.90 | 48% above avg |
| ๐Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.42 | 86% below avg |
| ๐Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $37776.26 | 21% above avg |
| ๐ซOne-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.18 | 89% below avg |
| โฝGasoline (1 Liter) | $1.04 | 29% below avg |
| ๐Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.39 | 72% below avg |
| Utilities (Monthly) | ๐ถBroadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $17.37 | 48% below avg |
| ๐ฑMobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $4.27 | 78% below avg |
| ๐กBasic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $50.44 | 69% below avg |
* Source: Open-Meteo historical averages
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Colombo in Sri Lanka is a popular destination for digital nomads. The average monthly cost of living is around $514. Internet speeds average 36 Mbps. It has a nomad score of 6.5/10.
The estimated monthly cost for a digital nomad in Colombo is around $514, including accommodation, food, transportation, and coworking.
The best months to visit Colombo are Feb, Mar, Jan, when rainfall is lowest.
US citizens need a visa on_arrival to enter Sri Lanka.
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