The numbers that decide it — rental yields, occupancy, appreciation and the ownership rules and taxes for buying in Ahangama.
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Tourists | 9.94M · 2024 | Sri Lanka-wide data, indicating overall domestic travel trends. |
| Foreign Tourists | 2.05M · 2024 | Sri Lanka-wide data, showing strong recovery post-pandemic. |
| Registered Hotels | 9,000+ · 2024 | Sri Lanka-wide, including supplementary establishments. |
| Avg. Annual Occupancy | 65% · Annual | Ahangama-area estimate, reflecting high demand in popular coastal towns. |
| Peak ADR | රු18,000 · Dec-Feb | High-season average daily rate for quality accommodations. |
| Off-season ADR | රු6,000 · Jun-Sep | Low-season average daily rate, still offering reasonable returns. |
| Shoulder ADR | රු12,000 · Oct-Nov / Mar-May | Transitional season average daily rate. |
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Managed-Rental Gross Yield | 5-8% | Varies by property type and operator quality. |
| Capital Growth (YoY) | 10-15% | Reflects the appreciating value of land and property in the region. |
| 5-Year CAGR (Capital) | 12% | Longer-term view of capital appreciation. |
| Operator Quality Impact | High | Professional management significantly influences rental income. |
| Post-Monsoon Maintenance | Critical | Essential for preserving property value and guest satisfaction. |
| Booking Channel Spread | High | Diversified booking channels (OTAs, direct) optimize occupancy. |
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Broadband (download) | ~45 Mbps | Dialog/SLT fiber |
| Mobile (4G/5G) | ~25 Mbps | — |
| Monthly Cost (1 person) | — | |
| Rent — 1BR (city center) | — | |
| Mid-range meal for two | — | |
| Coworking (monthly pass) | Hatch, Connect | |
| Coworking Spaces (within 5km) | 2-5 | Mostly in Colombo |
| Air Quality (annual PM2.5) | ~25 µg/m³ | — |
| Nomad Community | Emerging | Growing on south coast (Ahangama, Weligama) |
| English Level (daily use) | Medium | Good in cities and tourism zones |
| Digital Nomad Visa | No dedicated nomad visa (Electronic Travel Authorization 30 days) | ETA 30 days, extendable up to 6 months | Tax resident if >183 days |
| Timezone | GMT+5:30 (SLST) | — |
| Primary Language | Sinhala, Tamil (English widely used) | — |
| Buyer | Permitted | Tenure | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lankan Citizen | Yes | Freehold | Unrestricted |
| Foreign National (lease) | Yes | Leasehold | Up to 99 years lease; no lease tax since 2016 |
| Foreign National (via company) | Conditional | Freehold (via company) | Sri Lankan company with 51%+ local shareholding |
Investment figures are directional market estimates, not guarantees — actual yields, rates and appreciation vary by property, operator and timing. Verify with a professional before investing.
NRIs and OCIs can freely buy residential and commercial property in India (not agricultural land), with purchase funds routed through NRE/NRO banking channels.
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