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About Matara

Matara, Sri Lanka is a laid-back coastal city with beach vibes, lower costs, and a slower pace that many digital nomads enjoy 🌴🌊. It offers decent cafes, growing Wi‑Fi options, and easy access to surf spots and nature. Best for nomads seeking a relaxed, budget-friendly base rather than a big coworking scene 💻✨.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 211 mm Feb: 84 mm Mar: 137 mm Apr: 180 mm May: 265 mm Jun: 159 mm Jul: 151 mm Aug: 167 mm Sep: 222 mm Oct: 272 mm Nov: 371 mm Dec: 219 mm Jan: 29°C / 23°C Feb: 31°C / 23°C Mar: 31°C / 24°C Apr: 31°C / 24°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: 29°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 7.9
Internet Speed 6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0
Safety 7.1
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Weather 5.5
Nomad Friendly 5.3
Female Friendly 6.3
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Matara
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $208.62 per month
Coworking Space $89.87 per month
Coffee $2.73 per cup
Beer $2.41 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.09 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.44 per month
Mobile Plan $5.78 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $20.86 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 Weligama LK Sri Lanka $600 6.3 Compare
2 Hiriketiya LK Sri Lanka $1,948 5.9 Compare
3 Mirissa LK Sri Lanka $814 6.0 Compare
4 Dikwella LK Sri Lanka $722 5.8 Compare

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