Walvis Bay vs Weligama: cost of living for digital nomads
Walvis Bay, Namibia 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
- Weligama is about 2% cheaper than Walvis Bay for a month of nomad living ($1,050 vs $1,070).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Weligama against $420 in Walvis Bay.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Walvis Bay: 75 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Walvis Bay is arid; Weligama is tropical.
Walvis Bay wins 3 of the measured lines; Weligama wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Walvis Bay or Weligama?
Weligama is cheaper: about $1,050/month against $1,070/month in Walvis Bay, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Walvis Bay or Weligama?
Walvis Bay and Weligama score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Walvis Bay or Weligama?
Walvis Bay has faster typical internet: 75 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Weligama.
| Line | Walvis Bay | Weligama |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,070 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $420 | $400 |
| Food | $310 | $300 |
| Transport | $30 | $50 |
| Coworking | $70 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 75 | 40 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | coast | 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): Walvis Bay September 11, 2026, Weligama August 30, 2026.