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What are the most common languages spoken in Colombo, Western?

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Are residents of Colombo typically multilingual? What languages are most common? Here's what four local experts had to say about language in Colombo, Western.

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The heat and humidity. If someone is moving here from a colder climate, then the first thing that usually hits them is the unbearable heat. Sure, Colombo does sit right next to the ocean but it’s still hot as it gets! If you are accustomed to humid conditions, then you would find Colombo a nice city to move into. The cost of living is cheap compared to other cities in the region. Traffic is bad, but not as bad as in some major capitals around the world. The food is great, the people are welcoming and you don’t need to know the local language to get around, English works just fine.

Thoshan, says: 2020

Know how to speak in English or Sinhala. Anyone can survive in my city if they are smart enough. If they have a job or any income it’d be easy to survive. They must know about transport facilities, healthcare and etc. Transport and healthcare is quite cheap here so, anyone can survive here easily.

Savidya, says: 2020

Colombo is the commercial capital of my country, hence resulting in severe traffic congestion almost all day. It is also difficult to communicate with the locals as most people speak the native language, which isn’t to be English. Other than that, it’s a great city to live and grow up in.

Savidya, says: 2020

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is a fast-moving city of business and trade. While it’s a great place if you are aiming to earn some money, it also comes with higher living costs than the rest of the island and loads of pollution. The intense noise, the colorful people, the strange sometimes pungent aromas, and the tongue tingling tastes of street food make the city an interesting mishmash of good and bad. Be ready for people who smile brightly in your face while speaking harshly behind your back. Those who love to party would appreciate the lively nightlife of Colombo though.

Fathima, says: 2020
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