Your Financial Fortress in the Hills.
Master your personal finances and find long-term stability in Sri Lanka’s cultural capital.
Monthly Budget
High-end nomad lifestyle
Luxury Apartment
Modern 2BR in Anniewatta
Fiber Internet
100Mbps stable connection
Why Kandy?
Lower costs than the coast, better stability than Colombo.
| Expense | Kandy | South Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Rent (Quality House) | $400 | $850+ |
| Electricity (Daily AC) | $30 | $75 |
| Local Lunch (Rice & Curry) | $1.80 | $4.50 |
Top Neighborhoods for Expats
Anniewatta
The most popular hill for foreigners. Quiet, safe, and close to modern supermarkets.
Primrose Hill
Luxury modern builds with river views. Slightly more expensive but very “Urban Castle.”
Digana
30 mins from center. Golf clubs, gated communities, and the best air quality.
The Settling Checklist
Banking & Taxes
Open a Personal Foreign Currency (PFC) account to keep your USD/EUR stable. Avoid local conversion traps.
Local Mobility
Download PickMe and Uber. Never negotiate with street tuk-tuks without checking the app price first.
Join the Urban Castle Drop
We send out one email a week with curated rental listings and price updates.