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Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka 🕒 11:07:27 AM (UTC+5.5 +0530)

Local Highlights

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Wed May 6
21°C / 70°F
Low: 16°C / 61°F
Thu May 7
20°C / 69°F
Low: 15°C / 60°F
Fri May 8
21°C / 70°F
Low: 15°C / 60°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$200
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Moderate
Fixed Internet
25
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population27,500
  • RegionCentral Province
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,868 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)50.83 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)18.05 USD

Transportation

  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.42 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.62 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)0.97 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.04 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)32350.16 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)43066.15 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)4.53 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.61 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)24.26 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.09 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.26 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.80 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.71 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.40 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)0.29 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.73 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)0.52 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.39 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)1.69 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)5.92 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.07 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.49 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)3.07 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.44 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)2.16 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.52 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.48 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.51 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.88 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.52 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)12.94 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)2.13 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)10.35 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child40.44 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child1294.01 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)25.78 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)83.61 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes43.10 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)4.43 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)17.07 USD

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