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About Negombo

Negombo 🇱🇰🌴 is a relaxed coastal town near Colombo and the airport, making it a handy base for digital nomads. It offers affordable stays, beachside cafés, and easy access to transit. Wi‑Fi can be decent in hotels and cafes, though quieter than big-city hubs. Great for a laid-back work-and-travel vibe, especially short stays ✈️💻

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 140 mm Feb: 44 mm Mar: 106 mm Apr: 158 mm May: 381 mm Jun: 282 mm Jul: 181 mm Aug: 175 mm Sep: 272 mm Oct: 354 mm Nov: 527 mm Dec: 163 mm Jan: 30°C / 23°C Feb: 32°C / 23°C Mar: 31°C / 24°C Apr: 31°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 26°C Jun: 29°C / 25°C Jul: 29°C / 26°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 7.7
Safety 7.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2
Internet Speed 6.9
Weather 6.8
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Nomad Friendly 5.6
Racial Tolerance 7.0
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Negombo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $119.32 per month
Coworking Space $59.66 per month
Coffee $1.04 per cup
Beer $1.79 per pint
Mobile Plan $4.47 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11.93 per month
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.39 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $11.93 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 Galle $871 6.2 Compare
4 Ahangama $813 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ratnapura LK Sri Lanka $1,472 5.2 Compare
2 Colombo LK Sri Lanka $1,976 6.3 Compare
3 Kandy LK Sri Lanka $561 5.8 Compare
4 Bentota LK Sri Lanka $859 5.7 Compare

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