Tips for Expats Moving To Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is gradually gaining prominence as a residential destination among expats who desire to relocate to work in the education sector, NGO’s, and even in the tourism industry. Many of these expats invest in 3 BedRoom Apartments in Colombo and settle down there, as it is among the most rapidly flourishing cities of Sri Lanka. However, in certain cases, it becomes a bit overwhelming for expat families to figure around the city and their surroundings, to be able to comfortably settle down there, with minimal setbacks. Even though these families aim at enjoying a luxury living in Colombo, to do so, they need to be well acquainted with the city and its people. This fact is true for any Sri Lankan city, and not just Colombo. Here are a few tips that expats moving to Sri Lanka can follow to enjoy a hassle-free settling down process:

  • Get to know the tuk-tuk drivers in the neighborhood: One of the fastest and easiest ways to get around Colombo would be through tuk-tuk. Commonly known as “three-wheelers” in the region, such vehicles can invariably be found in every corner and neighborhood of the city. Once the people become well acquainted with these tuk-tuk drivers, they won’t face any problems in going about the city, and would not feel unsafe as well.
  • Check out the good market on Saturdays for organic products: While the produce found in the supermarkets of Colombo are good, the offerings of the farmer’s markets are a lot better. Each and every Saturday, the Good market is set up near the Racecourse parking lot. At the tents and stalls of this market, people can find a plethora of organic produce. In addition to vegetables and fruits, there are certain household items sold there as well.
  • Check the schools before enrolling kids: There are multiple international schools in Sri Lanka where the expats can enroll their children. However, it is imperative that they do their search beforehand to know which institutions are equipped with all the facilities needed in an international class institution. Visiting these schools before enrolling their children, and talking face-to-face with the teachers there can prove to be an extremely good idea.

While the other mentioned tips are important, the utmost vital factor for expats would be to invest in a good residential property in Colombo that features modern amenities and facilities, as well as is located in a posh neighborhood. When planning to invest in Sri Lanka, people should check out the website of any of the top property developers of the city.

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