At a glance
 RU
Novosibirsk
|
 LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Sri Lanka |
| Nomad score | 5.6 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,296 / mo | $2,276 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | -1° / -3°C | 26° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 27 Good | 21 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 6.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Average low | -1.3°C | 17.8°C |
| Precipitation | 48 mm / mo | 201 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 238 h / mo | 281 h / mo |
| Humidity | 72% | 83% |
| Rain days | 10 / mo | 20.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.5 km/h | 9.5 km/h |
RU
Novosibirsk · average high by month
J -11
F -10
M -2
A 9
M 18
J 24
J 25
A 22
S 15
O 6
N -3
D -10
LK
Dickwella · average high by month
J 23
F 24
M 25
A 26
M 27
J 28
J 28
A 28
S 28
O 26
N 24
D 24
Air quality
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 27 | 21 |
| PM2.5 | 0.4 µg/m³ | 2.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 0.5 µg/m³ | 2.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 61 µg/m³ | 68 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 6.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Startup Scene | 5.1 | 1.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.6 | 6.7 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.9 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 8.1 | 3.2 |
| Weather | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.7 | 5.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 4.7 | 7.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Cost of Living | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.7 | 7.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.8 | 3.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 5.8 | 3.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.1 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.0 | 5.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.0 | 4.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.4 | 2.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 7.8 | 5.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 7.0 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.3 | 4.0 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.1 | 6.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.1 | 4.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.7 | 4.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 1.4 | 5.0 |
| Political Stability | 3.4 | 5.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Visa Ease | 2.8 | 6.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 4.1 | 7.4 |
| Cleanliness | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.6 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Language Barrier | 3.4 | 6.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 4.3 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 6.4 | 7.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.9 | 3.1 |
| Cycling | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Public Transit | 7.6 | 3.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.1 | 3.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.7 | 5.8 |
| Walkability | 5.7 | 4.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.7 | 2.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 4.4 | 6.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $78 per pair | $30 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $50 per dress | $24 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $114 per pair | $90 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $72 per month | $58 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.38 per ticket | $3.85 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.99 per cup | $3.05 per cup |
| Beer | $3.59 per pint | $2.73 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.77 per meal | $3.85 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $54 per meal | $35 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.38 per meal | $8.99 per meal |
| Apples | $1.91 per kg | $4.49 per kg |
| Bread | $0.78 per loaf | $0.71 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.90 per bottle | $0.58 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.32 per liter | $1.77 per liter |
| Rice | $1.67 per kg | $0.90 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.74 per kg | $7.70 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $8.34 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $215 per month | $209 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $33 per visit | $14 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.17 per purchase | $5.78 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $335 per month | $144 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $538 per month | $401 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,016 per month | $1,348 per month |
| Coworking Space | $179 per month | $135 per month |
| Coliving Space | $418 per month | $594 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $11 per month | $11 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $60 per month | $19 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $22 per visit | $8.02 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.98 per kg | $1.44 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $8.97 per month | $8.02 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $10 per month | $24 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $26 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $26 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $30 per month | $39 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.15 per trip | $0.80 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.42 per km | $0.48 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $25 per month | $14 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.02 per trip | $3.53 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.74 per liter | $1.24 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.17 per month | $8.02 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Novosibirsk
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LK
Dickwella
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $54 per month | $27 per month |