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About Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is a peaceful, historic city ideal for digital nomads who want a slower pace and lower costs. 🏛️🌿 It offers scenic surroundings, friendly locals, and a calm atmosphere for focused work. Wi‑Fi and coworking options are limited, so it suits remote workers who value nature and culture over urban convenience.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 239 mm Feb: 94 mm Mar: 85 mm Apr: 164 mm May: 108 mm Jun: 25 mm Jul: 34 mm Aug: 65 mm Sep: 59 mm Oct: 275 mm Nov: 468 mm Dec: 267 mm Jan: 29°C / 22°C Feb: 30°C / 22°C Mar: 32°C / 23°C Apr: 34°C / 24°C May: 34°C / 26°C Jun: 34°C / 27°C Jul: 35°C / 27°C Aug: 35°C / 26°C Sep: 35°C / 26°C Oct: 32°C / 24°C Nov: 30°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 8.3
Internet Speed 6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1
Safety 7.9
Accommodation Cost 8.1
Weather 5.6
Nomad Friendly 3.1
Racial Tolerance 6.8
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Polonnaruwa
ItemCost
Coworking Space $44.80 per month
Coffee $0.90 per cup
Beer $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.79 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.93 per month
Mobile Plan $4.48 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $10.45 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $149.32 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 Passikudah LK Sri Lanka $850 5.1 Compare
4 Dambulla LK Sri Lanka $361 5.5 Compare

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