Home › Cities › Asia › Colombo

ColomboSri Lanka · Asia

Sri Lanka · Asia · Population 648,034 · Asia/Colombo

Colombo in Sri Lanka (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1208 incl. rent, a safety index of 56.9/100, an average annual temperature of 26.7°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1208incl. rent · est. range

$1027 – $1450

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

56.9/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

26.7°C avg/yr

2836mm · 3474h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

51Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

21.6µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

See country-level info · verify with officials

Source: Sri Lanka snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Colombo?

Colombo has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1208 including rent (range $1027–$1450), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Colombo safe?

Colombo scores 56.9/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Sri Lanka?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are eVisa to Sri Lanka. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Colombo?

Median fixed broadband download is about 51 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: GDP per capita ~$5,002 (World Bank), HDI 0.78, Global Peace Index rank #70 (IEP 2024). Open Sri Lanka country page →

Start my free matching quiz →

Lite quiz free forever · no signup · Top 5 cities scored on 11 dimensions