Sri Lanka · Asia

Galle

Best for: South-coast Sri Lanka hub with Dutch-fortified heritage and surf-and-yoga density.

Mid-tier monthly cost

Full breakdown

$1,140/mo

Rent$500
Groceries$200
Dining out$180
Transport$60
Utilities$80
Coworking$120

Climate at a glance

Year heatmap

Tropical monsoon

Best months

Annual range: 27°–28°C

Living essentials

Mostly country-level baselines. City-specific signals (air, neighborhood) override where we have them.

Tap water: Bottled only
Power: Type D/G · 230V/50Hz
Internet (typical): 50–200 Mbps
Cards & cash: Cash-first — carry local
Tipping: 10% standard
Ride apps: PickMe · Uber
Air quality (annual): AQI 60· Moderate
Where nomads stay: Galle Fort / Unawatuna
Medical infrastructure: Adequate; consider medevac cover

Visa for nomads

Medium nomad-friendly

Pathway

Extendable tourist

Program

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Typical max stay

9 months

ETA covers up to 270 days for many passports; formal DNV is in development.

Visa concierges

Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.

FIRE math at this cost

Run scenarios

Annual spend

$13,680

FIRE target (4% SWR)

$342,000

Coast-FIRE @ 7%/30yr

$44,928

Editorial estimates using the standard 4% Trinity-study rule. Run the FIRE calculator for sequence-of-returns risk, custom withdrawal rates, and country-specific tax assumptions.

Mid-tier monthly cost

Climate at a glance

Living essentials

Visa for nomads

FIRE math at this cost

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