Nomad Watch

About Ella

Ella, Sri Lanka is a scenic hill town perfect for digital nomads seeking calm and inspiration 🌿⛰️. It offers cool weather, cozy cafés, and stunning views, though internet can be less reliable than in bigger cities. Best for remote workers who value nature, slow travel, and a relaxed vibe over fast-paced urban convenience ☕💻

Through the year

Best in June (67) · now 66
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 198 mm Feb: 70 mm Mar: 113 mm Apr: 224 mm May: 162 mm Jun: 102 mm Jul: 94 mm Aug: 132 mm Sep: 145 mm Oct: 290 mm Nov: 470 mm Dec: 185 mm Jan: 23°C / 17°C Feb: 25°C / 16°C Mar: 26°C / 17°C Apr: 26°C / 17°C May: 26°C / 19°C Jun: 27°C / 18°C Jul: 27°C / 19°C Aug: 27°C / 18°C Sep: 27°C / 18°C Oct: 25°C / 18°C Nov: 24°C / 17°C Dec: 24°C / 17°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 7.8
Internet Speed 6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.6
Safety 8.1
Accommodation Cost 7.3
Weather 7.6
Nomad Friendly 6.2
Female Friendly 7.6
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Ella
ItemCost
Coworking Space $44.75 per month
Beer $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.79 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.92 per month
Mobile Plan $2.39 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $10.44 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $134.24 per month
Coffee $1.04 per cup

Other cities in Sri Lanka

Other cities in Sri Lanka
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Colombo $1,976 6.3 Compare
2 Weligama $600 6.3 Compare
3 Ahangama $813 6.2 Compare
4 Galle $871 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Dickwella LK Sri Lanka $2,276 5.6 Compare
2 Nuwara Eliya LK Sri Lanka $641 5.6 Compare
3 Haputale LK Sri Lanka $1,301 5.2 Compare
4 Kandy LK Sri Lanka $561 5.8 Compare

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