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Dickwella vs Haputale

LK Sri Lanka LK Sri Lanka

Dickwella, Sri Lanka compared with Haputale, Sri Lanka: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Country Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Nomad score 5.6 / 10 5.2 / 10
Cost of living $2,276 / mo $1,301 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 28° / 17°C 23° / 15°C
Air quality (AQI) 71 Moderate 70 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Average high 25.9°C 21.8°C
Average low 17.8°C 14.5°C
Precipitation 201 mm / mo 160 mm / mo
Sunshine 281 h / mo 264 h / mo
Humidity 83% 85%
Rain days 20.7 / mo 19.8 / mo
Wind speed 9.5 km/h 12.5 km/h

LK Dickwella · average high by month

LK Haputale · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
US AQI 71 70
PM2.5 11.8 µg/m³ 9 µg/m³
PM10 15.9 µg/m³ 11.7 µg/m³
Ozone 96 µg/m³ 96 µg/m³
UV index 9 3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.4 2.3
Local Payment Services 3.5 4.1
Startup Scene 1.5 1.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Air Conditioning 6.7 3.5
Green Spaces 6.5 8.8
Natural Disaster Risk 5.3 6.4
Noise Pollution 6.7 7.3
Seasonal Variety 3.2 4.3
Weather 5.9 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Mobile Network Coverage 7.1 6.5
Power Grid Reliability 5.2 5.5
Public WiFi Availability 3.1 3.1
VPN Reliability 7.4 6.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Accommodation Cost 7.7 8.2
Cost of Living 7.7 8.0
Currency Stability 4.3 4.6
Entertainment Cost 7.5 7.2
Food & Groceries 7.9 8.3
Gym Membership Cost 6.3 6.1
Transportation Cost 7.9 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Culture 6.7 6.6
Indoors Fun 3.2 2.7
Language Learning Opportunities 4.6 3.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 7.2
Nightlife 3.4 1.9
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.5 1.2
Nomad Friendly 5.5 3.0
Online Community Presence 3.1 1.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Cafes with WiFi 4.3 3.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.1 1.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.3 1.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8 1.9
Internet Speed 5.4 5.3
Local SIM Card Availability 7.0 7.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Fitness Facilities 4.0 2.5
Food Scene 5.8 4.5
Healthy Food Options 6.0 4.9
Yoga Studios 6.1 2.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Healthcare 5.2 4.6
Healthcare Affordability 8.4 8.5
Healthcare Quality 4.4 3.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 4.2 1.5
Ease of Business Registration 3.6 3.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.4 2.9
Freedom of Speech 5.0 4.4
Political Stability 5.1 4.8
Tax Friendliness 6.1 5.7
Visa Ease 6.2 6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Air Quality 7.4 8.5
Cleanliness 6.3 5.9
Environmental Quality 7.6 8.2
Family Friendly 6.7 6.1
Language Barrier 6.0 5.7
Work-Life Balance 7.5 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Female Friendly 7.2 7.2
Racial Tolerance 7.2 7.0
Safety 7.9 7.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Airport Connectivity 3.1 2.2
Cycling 3.5 2.4
Intercity Travel Options 4.1 4.6
Public Transit 3.2 3.8
Ride-sharing Services 3.0 0.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.8 3.5
Walkability 4.6 4.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Coworking Quality 2.3 1.8
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 2.2
Networking Opportunities 3.3 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 2.6 2.3
Time Zone Favorability 6.4 6.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Jeans $30 per pair $12 per pair
Summer Dress $24 per dress $10 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $36 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Dining Out $58 per month $39 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Cinema Ticket $3.85 per ticket $2.39 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Coffee $3.05 per cup $0.75 per cup
Beer $2.73 per pint $1.19 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.85 per meal $1.19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $12 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.99 per meal $2.39 per meal
Apples $4.49 per kg $0.90 per kg
Bread $0.71 per loaf $0.45 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.58 per bottle $0.30 per bottle
Milk $1.77 per liter $0.54 per liter
Rice $0.90 per kg $0.60 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.70 per kg $3.58 per kg
Beef $8.34 per kg $5.97 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $7.47 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Groceries $209 per month $135 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $8.02 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Doctor Visit (GP) $14 per visit $5.97 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.78 per purchase $2.99 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Housing $144 per month $90 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $401 per month $45 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,348 per month $179 per month
Coworking Space $135 per month $24 per month
Coliving Space $594 per month $119 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Internet & Mobile $11 per month $7.06 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Leisure Activities $19 per month $13 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Haircut $8.02 per visit $1.49 per visit
Laundry $1.44 per kg $0.90 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Mobile Plan $8.02 per month $4.48 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $24 per month $10 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $4.48 one-time
Gym Membership $26 per month $15 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $13 per hour $4.48 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Transportation $39 per month $21 per month
Taxi Start $0.80 per trip $0.60 per trip
Taxi per km $0.48 per km $0.30 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $14 per month $10 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.53 per trip $1.49 per trip
Gasoline $1.24 per liter $1.19 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.02 per month $7.47 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
LK Dickwella LK Haputale
Utilities $27 per month $27 per month