Top 5 expat cities in
Sri Lanka
Generated: 2026-05-27
Country overview
- Scores reflect practicality for a longer stay, not just short surf or holiday appeal.
- Internet and electricity can vary materially by neighborhood and period, so the values are intentionally conservative.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Colombo | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | 32°C | 0 km | 6/10 |
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| #2 Kandy | 8/10 | 7/10 | 30°C | 95 km | 5/10 |
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| #3 Galle | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | 32°C | 0 km | 5/10 |
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| #4 Negombo | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | 32°C | 0 km | 5/10 |
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