Top expat cities

Sri Lanka

Negombo

#4 Top 5 cities

Negombo is more of a pragmatic coastal base near the airport than a full-scale expat city, but for some people it is a functional compromise.

Country overview

Population

137 223

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 32°C

Night: 24°C až 27°C

Climate

Hot humid tropical coastal climate throughout the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

Petty theft, scams, harassment, traffic, and isolated beach areas require normal precautions and trusted transport after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Coastal Negombo is exposed to tsunami, monsoon flooding, intense rain, storm surge, erosion, heat, and strong sea conditions.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Seasonal expats
  • Teachers
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality