Sri Lanka
Colombo
#1 Top 5 cities
Colombo is the most practical base for an expat who needs services, international schools, administration, and airport access within reach.
Country overview
Population
648Â 034
Year-round temperatures
Day: 29°C až 32°C
Night: 24°C až 27°C
Climate
Hot humid tropical climate without a cool season.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
6/10
Petty theft, scams, harassment, traffic, demonstrations, and occasional political tension require caution; avoid protests and use trusted transport after dark.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Monsoon rain, urban flooding, heat, coastal storm effects, and tsunami exposure are the main hazards; severe weather can disrupt transport and services.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇨🇳Chinese
- 🇩🇪Germans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Good transport links
- +International environment
- +Airport access
Cons
- −Traffic congestion
- −Noise
- −Higher prices