Galle Scores

  • Entertainment: Galle has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Galle is fine.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $320 a month.
  • Quality of life: performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.

  • Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.

  • Internet: The Internet speed is fine.
  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is very open, calm and friendly.

  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

  • Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.

  • Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Galle can be described as very high.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.

  • Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1300.
  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.