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

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aĆŸ 32°C

Night: 24°C aĆŸ 27°C

Climate

Hot humid tropical coastal climate throughout the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10
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
  • đŸ‡©đŸ‡ȘGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

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

Cons

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