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About Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a cool, scenic hill-town in Sri Lanka 🌿🏔️ with tea estates, colonial charm, and a calmer pace than the coast. For digital nomads, it’s great for focus and nature breaks, but Wi‑Fi and coworking options can be limited compared with bigger cities. Best for short stays, slow living, and creative resets ☕💻

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 182 mm Feb: 55 mm Mar: 71 mm Apr: 171 mm May: 353 mm Jun: 207 mm Jul: 278 mm Aug: 212 mm Sep: 191 mm Oct: 309 mm Nov: 453 mm Dec: 149 mm Jan: 19°C / 11°C Feb: 20°C / 11°C Mar: 21°C / 12°C Apr: 21°C / 13°C May: 20°C / 14°C Jun: 19°C / 14°C Jul: 18°C / 13°C Aug: 19°C / 13°C Sep: 19°C / 13°C Oct: 19°C / 13°C Nov: 19°C / 13°C Dec: 19°C / 12°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 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3
Internet Speed 5.8
Weather 7.8
Accommodation Cost 7.3
Female Friendly 6.5
Racial Tolerance 6.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Nuwara Eliya
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $95.46 per month
Coworking Space $134.24 per month
Coffee $1.04 per cup
Beer $1.79 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.79 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $17.90 per month
Mobile Plan $4.47 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $14.92 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 Ella LK Sri Lanka $486 6.0 Compare
2 Dickwella LK Sri Lanka $2,276 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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