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Cities:3,230
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Avg Score:5.6
Avg Cost:$2,444/mo

Ratnapura, πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Sri Lanka Overview

ABOUT

Ratnapura, Sri Lanka πŸ‡±πŸ‡°πŸ’Ž is a scenic, laid-back city known for gems, waterfalls, and lush hills. For digital nomads, it offers a quieter, low-cost base with friendly locals and easy access to nature. Connectivity and coworking options may be limited compared with Colombo, but it’s great for focused work and weekend adventures πŸŒΏπŸ’»

KEY STATS

Cost of Living $1,472/mo
Internet Speed Data unavailable
Weather Today 33Β°C / 24Β°C β›ˆοΈ
Timezone Asia/Colombo

KEY SCORES

Factor Score
πŸ’Έ Cost of Living 8.1
πŸš€ Internet Speed 5.6
πŸ›‘οΈ Safety 7.0
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1
β˜€οΈ Weather 5.0
🏠 Accommodation Cost 7.9
🌍 Nomad Friendly 2.5
✊ Racial Tolerance 6.4

HUB MOMENTUM

Low Data Confidence
Global #2,691 Β· Sep 2026
4.9
0Attention
0Groups
0Events
0Saves
49City fit

QUICK COSTS

Item Cost
🏒 Apartment (1 bedroom) $176.53 per month
πŸ’» Coworking Space $102.71 per month
β˜• Coffee $2.73 per cup
🍺 Beer $2.41 per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) $3.05 per meal
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass $20.86 per month
🧴 Mobile Plan $7.70 per month
πŸ’» Internet (60 Mbps+) $21.83 per month

VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)

OTHER CITIES IN SRI LANKA πŸ‡±πŸ‡°

# City Cost/mo Score Compare
1 Galle $871/mo 6.3 Compare
2 Colombo $1,976/mo 6.3 Compare
3 Weligama $600/mo 6.3 Compare
4 Hikkaduwa $1,157/mo 6.2 Compare

NEARBY DESTINATIONS

# City Country Cost/mo Score Compare
1 Nuwara Eliya πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Sri Lanka $641/mo 5.6 Compare
2 Haputale πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Sri Lanka $1,301/mo 5.2 Compare
3 Colombo πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Sri Lanka $1,976/mo 6.3 Compare
4 Bentota πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Sri Lanka $859/mo 5.7 Compare