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About Jaffna

Jaffna, Sri Lanka πŸ‡±πŸ‡° is a culturally rich, off-the-beaten-path choice for digital nomads. It offers a calm pace, affordable living, welcoming locals, and plenty of history and temples to explore. Internet and coworking options are improving, but expect a more laid-back setup than major hubs. Great for focused work and authentic local experiences πŸŒ΄πŸ’»

Through the year

Best in February (65) Β· now 59
0Β° 10Β° 20Β° 30Β° 40Β° Jan: 94 mm Feb: 53 mm Mar: 26 mm Apr: 82 mm May: 114 mm Jun: 62 mm Jul: 48 mm Aug: 74 mm Sep: 74 mm Oct: 242 mm Nov: 489 mm Dec: 166 mm Jan: 28Β°C / 24Β°C Feb: 30Β°C / 24Β°C Mar: 32Β°C / 25Β°C Apr: 32Β°C / 27Β°C May: 31Β°C / 28Β°C Jun: 31Β°C / 28Β°C Jul: 31Β°C / 28Β°C Aug: 31Β°C / 27Β°C Sep: 30Β°C / 27Β°C Oct: 30Β°C / 26Β°C Nov: 29Β°C / 24Β°C Dec: 28Β°C / 24Β°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, Β°C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.8
Internet Speed 6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.9
Safety 7.0
Accommodation Cost 7.8
Weather 4.9
Nomad Friendly 4.0
Racial Tolerance 6.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Jaffna
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $104.41 per month
Coffee $1.04 per cup
Beer $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.49 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.92 per month
Mobile Plan $2.98 per month
Coworking Space $35.80 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $8.95 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 Trincomalee LK Sri Lanka $540 5.4 Compare
2 Sigiriya LK Sri Lanka $502 5.5 Compare
3 Madurai IN India $1,066 5.6 Compare
4 Anuradhapura LK Sri Lanka $421 5.4 Compare

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