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About Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling coastal capital, is a lively base for digital nomads 🌴💻. It offers growing coworking spaces, decent cafés with Wi‑Fi, and easy access to beaches, temples, and great food. Costs can be moderate, but traffic and humid weather are downsides. Best for nomads who want city energy with tropical vibes 🌊☕

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 166 mm Feb: 49 mm Mar: 117 mm Apr: 161 mm May: 423 mm Jun: 314 mm Jul: 244 mm Aug: 241 mm Sep: 314 mm Oct: 382 mm Nov: 447 mm Dec: 186 mm Jan: 30°C / 23°C Feb: 31°C / 23°C Mar: 31°C / 24°C Apr: 31°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 25°C Jun: 29°C / 25°C Jul: 29°C / 25°C Aug: 29°C / 25°C Sep: 29°C / 25°C Oct: 29°C / 24°C Nov: 29°C / 23°C Dec: 30°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5
Internet Speed 7.3
Safety 6.9
Accommodation Cost 7.1
Weather 4.6
Nomad Friendly 7.1
Female Friendly 6.3
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Colombo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $465.39 per month
Coworking Space $123.57 per month
Coffee $3.05 per cup
Beer $2.73 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.85 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $20.86 per month
Mobile Plan $7.70 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $27.28 per month

Other cities in Sri Lanka

Other cities in Sri Lanka
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Weligama $600 6.3 Compare
2 Ahangama $813 6.2 Compare
3 Galle $871 6.2 Compare
4 Hikkaduwa $1,157 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Negombo LK Sri Lanka $940 6.1 Compare
2 Hikkaduwa LK Sri Lanka $1,157 6.1 Compare
3 Ratnapura LK Sri Lanka $1,472 5.2 Compare
4 Bentota LK Sri Lanka $859 5.7 Compare

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