Galle

🇱🇰Sri Lanka•South Asia

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living29

Safety65

Healthcare60

Career Opportunities47

Climate58

Transport53

Air Quality64.5

Family Friendliness62.67

Education56

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Galle a good place to live?

Galle scores 54/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 29/100), moderately safe (safety: 65/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 60/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Galle?

Galle has a cost of living score of 29/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Galle?

Galle has a transport score of 53/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Galle?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Galle are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Galle safe for expats?

Galle has a safety score of 65/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 64.5/100.

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