Places · Sri Lanka
The best places to live in Sri Lanka
Arcadia scores 15 places in Sri Lanka, from Anuradhapura at about $700 a month to Mirissa at about $1,000. 11 are by the sea, 3 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Sri Lanka
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 15 places Arcadia scores in Sri Lanka, not the whole country.
All 15 places in Sri Lanka
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Sri Lanka?
Across the 15 places Arcadia scores in Sri Lanka the median is about $900 a month for one person, from Anuradhapura at around $700 to Mirissa at around $1,000. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Sri Lanka?
Anuradhapura, at about $700 a month. It is the cheapest of the 15 places Arcadia scores in Sri Lanka, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Sri Lanka has the best internet?
Colombo, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 15 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Sri Lanka?
The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Colombo. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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