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Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka
🕒 8:06:41 AM (UTC+5.5 +0530)
Local Highlights
Explore the history, neighborhoods, food, and culture of Nuwara Eliya.
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Tue Oct 13
21°C
/ 69°F
Low: 16°C
/ 61°F
Wed Oct 14
21°C
/ 70°F
Low: 15°C
/ 60°F
Thu Oct 15
20°C
/ 68°F
Low: 16°C
/ 60°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$200
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.8
Excellent
Fixed Internet
35
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
- ClimateSubtropical Highland (Cool and Rainy Year-Round)
- Elevation1,868 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)54.05 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)20.46 USD
Transportation
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.39 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.58 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)0.89 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.28 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)29792.47 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)41523.25 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)4.32 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.32 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)25.32 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)7.45 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.17 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.78 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.45 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.37 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)0.26 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.57 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)0.49 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.34 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)1.59 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)5.87 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.25 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.23 USD
- Apples (1 lb)3.02 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.38 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)1.90 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.56 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.46 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.35 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.90 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.46 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)13.41 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.90 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)10.13 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child37.24 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child1191.70 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)19.66 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)77.96 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes41.56 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)4.07 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)16.39 USD