Top expat cities

Sri Lanka

Kandy

#2 Top 5 cities

Kandy offers a milder climate and calmer rhythm than Colombo, though with weaker modern infrastructure and a smaller job market.

Country overview

Population

111 701

Year-round temperatures

Day: 26°C až 30°C

Night: 18°C až 22°C

Climate

Warm tropical upland climate with somewhat more comfortable nights.

Distance to the sea

95 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Daily life is generally manageable, but theft, scams, traffic, demonstrations, and occasional communal tension require normal precautions and local awareness.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Heavy monsoon rain, flash flooding, landslides on surrounding slopes, heat, and occasional strong storms are the main natural hazards.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment