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About Hiriketiya

Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is a laid-back surf bay with a growing digital nomad vibe 🌊💻. It offers beach cafés, relaxed accommodation, and a friendly expat community, making it great for remote work with a tropical backdrop. Best for nomads who value slow living, surf breaks, and a peaceful atmosphere over big-city amenities.

Through the year

Best in February (58) · now 56
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 212 mm Feb: 90 mm Mar: 138 mm Apr: 159 mm May: 217 mm Jun: 117 mm Jul: 112 mm Aug: 118 mm Sep: 163 mm Oct: 227 mm Nov: 347 mm Dec: 218 mm Jan: 29°C / 23°C Feb: 31°C / 23°C Mar: 31°C / 24°C Apr: 31°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 25°C Jun: 30°C / 25°C Jul: 30°C / 25°C Aug: 30°C / 25°C Sep: 30°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 7.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.4
Internet Speed 6.8
Safety 7.7
Weather 6.9
Accommodation Cost 7.1
Female Friendly 7.1
Racial Tolerance 7.2
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Hiriketiya
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $529.58 per month
Coworking Space $154.06 per month
Coffee $3.53 per cup
Beer $3.05 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.49 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $20.86 per month
Mobile Plan $7.06 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 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 Matara LK Sri Lanka $1,733 5.7 Compare
2 Tangalle LK Sri Lanka $1,667 5.6 Compare
3 Mirissa LK Sri Lanka $814 6.0 Compare
4 Dikwella LK Sri Lanka $722 5.8 Compare

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