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Ahangama, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
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Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Ahangama offers a low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable food, accommodation, and transport.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced guesthouses and long-term rentals, especially outside peak tourist seasons.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are very affordable; imported goods cost more but still reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Local buses and tuk-tuks are cheap; limited options for private transport but affordable overall.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment options, though nightlife is limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
62%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships are cheaper than in Western countries but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Sri Lankan Rupee has experienced volatility recently, which may affect budgeting.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
67%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; stable enough for remote work but occasional outages occur.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
34%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads rely on cafes or accommodation setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
71%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, though speeds and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
65%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
42%
Weight: 100
Ahangama is emerging but still relatively unknown among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable SIM cards with data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with beach access supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Clean beaches and natural surroundings, though some areas have litter issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness varies; tourist areas are better maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
English is spoken in tourist areas but less so in local communities.
💨 Air Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families seeking a quiet beach lifestyle; limited schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
58%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; for serious issues, travel to Colombo or abroad is recommended.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable but limited in quality.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor ailments; emergency and specialist care requires travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; monsoon rains occur seasonally.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Some risk of monsoon flooding and occasional cyclones; tsunami risk is low but present.
🏞️ Green Spaces
73%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and beaches; few formal parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Many accommodations have AC but not universal; fans are common.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
68%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than urban centers but occasional traffic and nightlife noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich Sri Lankan culture with festivals, temples, and traditional arts.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly low-key beach bars.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, surfing, and nature excursions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
76%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, surfing lessons, and nature trips.
🎳 Indoors Fun
38%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly small cafes and guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with fresh seafood and tropical fruits.
🧠 Yoga Studios
60%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios and retreats available, though not abundant.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
74%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood widely available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
63%
Weight: 20
GMT+5:30; moderate overlap with Europe and Asia, less with Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
37%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events; informal meetups are rare.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
29%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most work is international.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
31%
Weight: 20
Limited local freelance community; mostly individual remote workers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; quality varies and often basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem in Ahangama.
💳 Local Payment Services
54%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but still limited; cash dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Emerging interest but low mainstream adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
48%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Colombo, about 2.5 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit; buses available but infrequent.
🚶 Walkability
62%
Weight: 20
Walkable in small town areas but limited sidewalks.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps exist but coverage is spotty.
🚲 Cycling
58%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads can be busy and infrastructure limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Buses and trains connect to major cities; travel times can be long.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
75%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are common and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in town and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
78%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages occur but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
59%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly available in cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
72%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival available; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Sri Lanka has moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax benefits.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
63%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some restrictions and occasional political sensitivity.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Some political unrest in recent years; situation improving.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
42%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires documentation and local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination with some amenities but lacks full infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
28%
Weight: 25
Very few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence compared to major nomad hubs.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderately female-friendly; cultural norms require some caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
72%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse ethnic groups.