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About Unawatuna

Unawatuna, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🏝️ is a laid-back beach town near Galle, great for digital nomads who want a tropical work-life balance. Expect scenic cafés, a relaxed vibe, decent Wi‑Fi in many stays, and easy access to nature and surf. 🌊☕ Best for remote workers seeking calm, sunny surroundings rather than a busy urban tech scene.

Regions

Through the year

Best in January (68) · now 55
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 215 mm Feb: 111 mm Mar: 143 mm Apr: 170 mm May: 371 mm Jun: 284 mm Jul: 262 mm Aug: 259 mm Sep: 330 mm Oct: 321 mm Nov: 390 mm Dec: 209 mm Jan: 29°C / 23°C Feb: 30°C / 23°C Mar: 31°C / 24°C Apr: 30°C / 25°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 / 24°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 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.4
Internet Speed 6.4
Safety 7.6
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Weather 6.3
Nomad Friendly 6.4
Racial Tolerance 7.1
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Unawatuna
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $134.24 per month
Coworking Space $44.75 per month
Coffee $1.04 per cup
Beer $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.79 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.92 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $13.42 per month
Mobile Plan $4.47 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 Hikkaduwa LK Sri Lanka $1,157 6.1 Compare
2 Weligama LK Sri Lanka $600 6.3 Compare
3 Galle LK Sri Lanka $871 6.2 Compare
4 Ahangama LK Sri Lanka $813 6.2 Compare

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