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Last updated on Feb 10, 2022
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.
What do expats in Colombo appreciate most about the local culture?
"It is clean, people are more educated amongst south Asian people, nature is beautiful, weather is nice, great fruits and sea food," said another expat in Colombo .
"Friendliness of people and their willingness to help you at every turn. I was working in London and Latvia before and I was depressed then due to the fact that I did not find genuine people around me," added another person living in Colombo.
What do expats find most challenging?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Guide to Living in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Colombo
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Expats Talk about Living in Colombo
Expats talk about what it's like living in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What Newcomers to Colombo Should Know
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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Colombo.
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