At a glance
 LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| Nomad score | 5.9 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,948 / mo | $1,733 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 24°C | 31° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 69 Moderate | 72 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.9°C | 29.6°C |
| Average low | 24.1°C | 24°C |
| Precipitation | 176 mm / mo | 203 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 302 h / mo | 298 h / mo |
| Humidity | 84% | 85% |
| Rain days | 22.8 / mo | 23.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.1 km/h | 18.7 km/h |
LK
Hiriketiya · average high by month
J 29
F 31
M 31
A 31
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 29
N 29
D 30
LK
Matara · average high by month
J 29
F 31
M 31
A 31
M 30
J 29
J 29
A 29
S 29
O 29
N 29
D 29
Air quality
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 69 | 72 |
| PM2.5 | 17.5 µg/m³ | 17.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 26.6 µg/m³ | 26.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 113 µg/m³ | 108 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 9.9 | 10.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Startup Scene | 3.0 | 2.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 5.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 7.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Currency Stability | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.7 | 8.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.9 | 2.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Internet Speed | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.0 | 4.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Political Stability | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Visa Ease | 6.1 | 6.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Cleanliness | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Family Friendly | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Language Barrier | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 7.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Cycling | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| Public Transit | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.6 | 4.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Walkability | 5.7 | 5.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.4 | 6.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $47 per pair | $27 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $30 per dress | $18 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $90 per pair | $77 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $58 per month | $45 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.78 per ticket | $3.85 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.53 per cup | $2.73 per cup |
| Beer | $3.05 per pint | $2.41 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.49 per meal | $2.09 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $53 per meal | $24 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.99 per meal | $7.06 per meal |
| Apples | $5.78 per kg | $4.49 per kg |
| Bread | $0.71 per loaf | $0.67 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.61 per bottle | $0.51 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.09 per liter | $1.77 per liter |
| Rice | $0.99 per kg | $0.77 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.70 per kg | $5.94 per kg |
| Beef | $9.31 per kg | $7.70 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $18 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $154 per month | $177 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.02 per month | $8.02 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $18 per visit | $8.02 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.78 per purchase | $3.85 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $144 per month | $144 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $530 per month | $209 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,348 per month | $706 per month |
| Coworking Space | $154 per month | $90 per month |
| Coliving Space | $674 per month | $305 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $10 per month | $11 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $19 per month | $19 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $14 per visit | $4.81 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.09 per kg | $1.12 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $7.06 per month | $5.78 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $27 per month | $21 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $8.02 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $39 per month | $19 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $14 per hour | $8.02 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $24 per month | $27 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.12 per trip | $0.64 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.58 per km | $0.39 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $21 per month | $14 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.85 per trip | $2.73 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.27 per liter | $1.22 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $8.02 per month | $8.02 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
LK
Hiriketiya
|
LK
Matara
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $27 per month | $39 per month |