Ulaanbaatar vs Weligama: cost of living for digital nomads
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Weligama, Sri Lanka, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Ulaanbaatar and Weligama cost about the same per month ($1,050).
- Weligama scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Ulaanbaatar: 110 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Ulaanbaatar is continental; Weligama is tropical.
Ulaanbaatar wins 3 of the measured lines; Weligama wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Ulaanbaatar or Weligama?
Ulaanbaatar and Weligama cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,050.
Which city is safer, Ulaanbaatar or Weligama?
Weligama scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Ulaanbaatar.
Which has faster internet, Ulaanbaatar or Weligama?
Ulaanbaatar has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Weligama.
| Line | Ulaanbaatar | Weligama |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $400 | $400 |
| Food | $300 | $300 |
| Transport | $30 | $50 |
| Coworking | $80 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 40 |
| Climate | continental | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Weligama
Sri Lankan surf-and-nomad town on the south coast — cheap, laid-back, warm year-round.
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Ulaanbaatar September 11, 2026, Weligama August 30, 2026.