Moving to Sri Lanka solo

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator24 November 2021 05:37:33

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Hello everybody,

Moving to Sri Lanka is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this new life in Sri Lanka.

Do you have any tips for people who are about to move to Sri Lanka on their own? Is the country suitable, for instance, for a single woman?

What was your state of mind when you arrived in Sri Lanka?

What type of accommodation did you choose: house-share, self-contained accommodation or apartment complex?

How did your integration go once settled? Do you think that being alone made it easier to make friends?

Did you encounter any particular difficulties, being alone when you arrived? If you had to do it all over again, would you take a chance?

Thank you for your contribution!

Cheryl,
Expat.com team

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Ashwinma6 Member

Member since 08 February 2015

Ashwinma6Member21 February 2022 12:34:33

Hi Cheryl,
People in Srilanka are easy going and they are collaborative. they respect foreigners. Me and wife were in Sri Lanka for 2 years and our stay in the country was safe.

thanks,

Ashwin
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SRIDHASS THEVA Member

Member since 13 August 2021

SRIDHASS THEVAMember21 February 2022 14:25:57

Now not the time to travel to Colombo , Srilanka bcoz lots of political problems going on there.
Shortage of food & restaurants are closed or Higher prices , cost triple than year ago.

GuestPoster5949 Guest

GuestPoster5949Guest06 June 2022 11:12:25

Cheryl

Your choice of location will depend on what you intend to do here. My wife and I live near Hikkaduwa and despite fuel and cooking gas shortages along with some foodstuffs increasing in price we still love it here. Personally I would try and steer clear of Colombo and Negombo I find them expensive and not particular nice areas to live, but that’s just my personal opinion. You can rent a reasonable 2 bed villa in this area for remarkably little as long as your not looking beachside. I holster we built our villa e rented a 2 bed house with a/c in both bedrooms for Lk Rs 100,000 a month not including utilities.

Hope this helps, if you need any further info feel free to message me.

niroshiw Member

Member since 15 July 2022

niroshiwMember15 July 2022 18:44:20

@Cheryl

I’m moving there soon

Niroshi

Ashan vimukthi nimeshaka New member

Member since 06 July 2022

Ashan vimukthi nimeshakaNew member17 July 2022 02:57:33

@Cheryl I live in Sri Lanka, a very beautiful country, although it is going through an economic crash, it will be gone in the near future. I will be ready to help you if you come to Sri Lanka.