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Colombo vs Ratnapura

LK Sri Lanka LK Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka compared with Ratnapura, Sri Lanka: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Country Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Nomad score 6.3 / 10 5.2 / 10
Cost of living $1,976 / mo $1,472 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 31° / 25°C 33° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 78 Moderate 81 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Average high 29.5°C 30°C
Average low 24.1°C 23.1°C
Precipitation 254 mm / mo 329 mm / mo
Sunshine 283 h / mo 253 h / mo
Humidity 84% 87%
Rain days 23.5 / mo 24.9 / mo
Wind speed 16.9 km/h 12 km/h

LK Colombo · average high by month

LK Ratnapura · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
US AQI 78 81
PM2.5 13.6 µg/m³ 14.4 µg/m³
PM10 16.6 µg/m³ 18.7 µg/m³
Ozone 37 µg/m³ 123 µg/m³
UV index 0 3.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.1 2.3
Local Payment Services 5.6 4.2
Startup Scene 5.1 2.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Air Conditioning 6.4 5.1
Green Spaces 4.2 7.7
Natural Disaster Risk 4.2 4.2
Noise Pollution 3.7 4.9
Seasonal Variety 3.1 3.1
Weather 4.6 4.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Mobile Network Coverage 7.7 7.4
Power Grid Reliability 6.3 5.4
Public WiFi Availability 4.8 3.2
VPN Reliability 7.0 7.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Accommodation Cost 7.1 7.9
Cost of Living 7.4 8.0
Currency Stability 4.8 4.3
Entertainment Cost 7.3 7.3
Food & Groceries 7.9 8.3
Gym Membership Cost 6.7 6.5
Transportation Cost 7.9 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Culture 7.6 6.7
Indoors Fun 5.8 3.6
Language Learning Opportunities 5.5 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.6 7.3
Nightlife 5.7 3.0
Outdoors & Nature 7.3 8.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.5 1.1
Nomad Friendly 7.1 2.7
Online Community Presence 4.6 1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Cafes with WiFi 7.1 3.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.9 1.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.2 2.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.5 1.8
Internet Speed 7.3 5.9
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Fitness Facilities 6.3 3.7
Food Scene 7.4 5.1
Healthy Food Options 6.6 4.6
Yoga Studios 6.2 2.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Healthcare 6.9 5.6
Healthcare Affordability 8.3 8.0
Healthcare Quality 6.3 4.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.0 2.8
Ease of Business Registration 4.5 3.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 3.3
Freedom of Speech 4.7 4.2
Political Stability 4.9 4.6
Tax Friendliness 4.6 6.4
Visa Ease 6.9 5.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Air Quality 5.1 6.2
Cleanliness 5.0 5.2
Environmental Quality 5.4 7.0
Family Friendly 6.5 5.9
Language Barrier 7.6 5.3
Work-Life Balance 6.9 6.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Female Friendly 6.3 6.6
Racial Tolerance 6.6 6.5
Safety 6.9 6.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Airport Connectivity 7.6 3.0
Cycling 2.8 3.0
Intercity Travel Options 6.4 5.1
Public Transit 5.0 4.0
Ride-sharing Services 7.6 3.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.8 3.9
Walkability 4.6 4.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Coworking Quality 5.8 2.2
Freelance Ecosystem 4.2 3.0
Networking Opportunities 5.3 2.8
Remote Job Opportunities 4.6 2.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 6.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Jeans $34 per pair $30 per pair
Summer Dress $24 per dress $21 per dress
Running Shoes $103 per pair $83 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Dining Out $58 per month $39 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Cinema Ticket $5.78 per ticket $3.85 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Coffee $3.05 per cup $2.73 per cup
Beer $2.73 per pint $2.41 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.85 per meal $3.05 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $34 per meal $24 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.99 per meal $8.99 per meal
Apples $4.49 per kg $4.49 per kg
Bread $0.67 per loaf $0.71 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.71 per bottle $0.58 per bottle
Milk $1.77 per liter $1.86 per liter
Rice $0.83 per kg $0.90 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.74 per kg $6.10 per kg
Beef $8.34 per kg $7.70 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $21 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Groceries $167 per month $144 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Health Insurance $14 per month $8.02 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Doctor Visit (GP) $14 per visit $11 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.78 per purchase $4.49 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Housing $177 per month $112 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $465 per month $177 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,348 per month $465 per month
Coworking Space $124 per month $103 per month
Coliving Space $369 per month $289 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Internet & Mobile $11 per month $11 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Leisure Activities $19 per month $16 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Haircut $8.02 per visit $7.06 per visit
Laundry $2.73 per kg $1.44 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Mobile Plan $7.70 per month $7.70 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $27 per month $22 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $10 one-time $5.78 one-time
Gym Membership $39 per month $27 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $8.02 per hour $10 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Transportation $45 per month $27 per month
Taxi Start $0.48 per trip $0.80 per trip
Taxi per km $0.39 per km $0.39 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $21 per month $21 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.05 per trip $2.73 per trip
Gasoline $1.27 per liter $1.24 per liter
Scooter Rental $11 per month $10 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
LK Colombo LK Ratnapura
Utilities $39 per month $30 per month