Gampaha, Sri Lanka
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This district is no sleepy village. As the most populous in Sri Lanka, Gampaha squeezes 2,294,641 residents into just 1,387 square kilometers. Don't expect an easy bureaucratic ride - the district is divided into 13 administrative divisions, each with its own Divisional Secretary. And while the Sinhalese majority lives alongside Sri Lankan Moors and Tamils, the diversity can be a persistent headache to navigate.
Those looking for a quiet tropical retreat best look elsewhere. Gampaha is a densely packed urban hub, better suited for ambitious professionals than retirees seeking a slow-paced lifestyle.
Can I afford Gampaha?
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You could save
$2488 / month
Savings Rate83%
Rent $59
Living Costs $453
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Safety10
Healthcare100
Walkability5
NomadGrocery Basket
Milk (1L)$2
Bread (loaf)—
Eggs (12)$2
Rice (1kg)—
Chicken (1kg)—
Eating Out
Meal (Inexpensive)$2
Meal (Mid-range)$65
Cappuccino$1
Water (0.33L)—
Utilities & Lifestyle
Utilities (mo)$29
Mobile Plan (mo)$3
Gym (mo)$8
Cinema Ticket$4
Housing
1BR Center (mo)$59
1BR Outside (mo)—
3BR Center (mo)$177
3BR Outside (mo)—
Expat Life
English Proficiency
—Expat Community
—Top Neighborhoods
—Elevation
34mNearest Airport
CMB (14km)Local Economy
Avg Monthly Salary
$241Mortgage Interest Rate
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Avg Internet
— Temperature
— Annual Rainfall
3609 mm Coworking Spaces
— Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug