Sri Lanka

Colombo

largest city and de facto capital of Sri Lanka

26°C · this month$1,200/mo647,5571 m28 missions from 28 countries

Photo: T Chamika · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Colombo

Monthly budget

$1,200/mo

Prices vs USA: 27%

Exchange rate

1 USD = 332.42 LKR

US travel advisory

Level 2

Homicides / 100k: 3.3

travel.state.gov

Internet access

55%

of people online

Air quality

22.7

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Official languages

Tamil, Sinhala

Emergency

110 · 119

Plug types

BS 546, BS 1363, British and related types

Calling code

+94

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 13, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm

Best months:JanuaryDecember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%

Embassies & consulates in Colombo

28 missions from 28 countries

Where to eat in Colombo

Restaurants and cafés

The Palmyrah RestaurantMid-range
328 Galle Rd
renukahotel.com Map
Arunthathee Vihaar Vegetarian Family RestaurantMid-range
341 Main Street
+94 112441246 Map
The LagoonMid-range
The Cinnamon Grand Hotel, 77 Galle Road
+94 112 497 371 cinnamonhotels.com Map
New Yarl Eat HouseBudget
Station Road, Wellawatte
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The Cricket Club CafeMid-range
34 Queens Rd
thecricketclubcafeceylon.com Map
The Gallery CafeMid-range
2 Alfred House Rd
paradiseroad.lk Map
Mango TreeMid-range
82 Dharmapala Mawatha
themangotree.net Map
Nihonbashi Main RestaurantSplurge
11 Galle Face Terrace
nihonbashi.lk Map
Graze KitchenSplurge
+94 112 492 492 hilton.com Map
Royal ThaiSplurge
115 Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha
cinnamonhotels.com Map
The Ministry of CrabSplurge
Old Dutch Hospital, Colombo Fort
ministryofcrab.com Map
Thalis RestaurantMid-range
No 155 Park Road
+94 112 507 788 Map

Bars and nightlife

Whitehorse
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In... on the Green
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7 Degrees North
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Cheers
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Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Colombo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Sri Lanka

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Colombo?

The travel guide to Colombo lists The Palmyrah Restaurant, Arunthathee Vihaar Vegetarian Family Restaurant, The Lagoon, New Yarl Eat House, and The Cricket Club Cafe.

Is Colombo safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Sri Lanka at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 3.3 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Colombo?

Roughly $1,200 per month for a remote worker, based on Sri Lanka price levels (27% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Colombo in November?

In November Colombo averages a high of 31°C, a low of 21°C and about 305 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Colombo?

28 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), France (Embassy), Germany (Embassy), Indonesia (Embassy), Italy (Embassy), and Japan (Embassy).

Cities in Sri Lanka

3.5 / 5