Common information

Country
Sri Lanka
Population
111,701

Cost of living and prices in Kandy

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre84USD/month
in city centre156USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre190USD/month
in city centre257USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people2 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people10 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc8 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre3 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion2 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre1 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre0 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre2 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg1 USD
FoodRice white1 kg1 USD
FoodEggs12 pc2 USD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg8 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg5 USD
FruitsApples1 kg5 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg1 USD
FruitsOranges1 kg4 USD
FoodPotato1 kg1 USD
FoodTomato1 kg1 USD
FoodOnion1 kg1 USD
FoodLettuce1 head1 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle12 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre3 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack9 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket0 USD
Public transportMonthly pass pass6 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat0 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km0 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour0 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre1 USD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc25,144 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc28,720 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month16 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour6 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place3 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair31 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc14 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair61 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair30 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month44 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month5 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom156 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom84 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom257 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom190 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter451 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter451 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month285 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year19.27

Ratings

Main factors in Kandy

Leisure quality
8.2
Quality of life
7.5
Travelers rating
6.9
Travelers rating
4.2
English speaking
6.4
Nightlife
6.4
Coworking spaces
6.4
Free WIFI
6.4
Avg. internet speed, Mb/s
5

Safety in Kandy

Healthcare
6.6
Racial tolerance
4.6
Female friendly
6.4
Friendliness to foreigners
8.2
Stability of the state
4
Conditions for starting a business
7.5
Freedom of the press
2

Comfort in Kandy

Weather comfort
9.6
Availability of air conditioners
4.6
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Kandy

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 31 31 32 32 34 35 35 37 32 35 31 31 37
Average high, °C 18 19 19 19 19 20 21 22 21 18 18 18 19
Average temperature, °C 24 24 24 23 23 24 25 26 25 24 24 24 24
Average low, °C 11 11 11 11 9 9 10 11 12 12 12 12 11
Record low, °C 21 20 18 17 15 16 17 21 20 22 21 21 15
Rain, days 20 21 18 14 9 9 14 20 20 21 19 20 205
Fog, days 2 8 9 8 5 10 14 7 2 0 0 0 65
Thunderstorms, days 2 4 7 6 2 3 7 12 9 2 1 1 56
Average precipitation, mm. 146 287 273 217 122 67 103 179 155 205 171 141 2066
Relative humidity, % 76 77 76 72 70 69 69 72 77 79 78 77 74
Relative humidity morning, % 87 91 93 91 87 90 91 91 87 86 85 85 89
Relative humidity evening, % 72 72 70 64 59 60 62 67 72 73 72 72 68
Wind speed, km/h 9 8 8 8 8 9 9 8 8 9 9 9 9
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 12
Dew point, °C 22 22 21 20 20 20 21 22 23 23 22 22 258
Growing degree-day, °C 417 431 417 396 396 392 465 467 465 417 431 431 5123
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 20 18 15 13 15 18 22 20 20 19 19 20 18

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